1994 BMW 730 vs. 1967 Simca 1000
To start off, 1994 BMW 730 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Simca 1000 would be higher. At 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 730 (215 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1967 Simca 1000. (38 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1967 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 730 weights approximately 930 kg more than 1967 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, 1994 BMW 730 (310 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Simca 1000. (59 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1994 BMW 730 | 1967 Simca 1000 | |
Make | BMW | Simca |
Model | 730 | 1000 |
Year Released | 1994 | 1967 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 844 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 59 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 29 L |