1993 BMW 5.8 vs. 1950 Simca 8
To start off, 1993 BMW 5.8 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Simca 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Simca 8 would be higher. At 5,800 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 5.8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 5.8 weights approximately 890 kg more than 1950 Simca 8.
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, 1993 BMW 5.8 (786 Nm) has 698 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Simca 8. (88 Nm). This means 1993 BMW 5.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Simca 8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 5.8 | 1950 Simca 8 | |
| Make | BMW | Simca |
| Model | 5.8 | 8 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5800 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 786 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2450 mm |
