1992 BMW 730 vs. 1958 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1992 BMW 730 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 2,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 730 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1958 Simca Aronde. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1958 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 730 weights approximately 694 kg more than 1958 Simca Aronde. 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, 1992 BMW 730 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 730 | 1958 Simca Aronde | |
Make | BMW | Simca |
Model | 730 | Aronde |
Year Released | 1992 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2984 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 906 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 42 L |