1990 BMW Z1 vs. 1962 Simca 1000
To start off, 1990 BMW Z1 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Simca 1000 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 BMW Z1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW Z1 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1962 Simca 1000. (51 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW Z1 should accelerate faster than 1962 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW Z1 weights approximately 518 kg more than 1962 Simca 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1990 BMW Z1 (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Simca 1000. (73 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1990 BMW Z1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW Z1 | 1962 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | BMW | Simca |
| Model | Z1 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 732 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2230 mm |
