1994 BMW M5 vs. 1966 Simca 1000
To start off, 1994 BMW M5 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Simca 1000 would be higher. At 3,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW M5 (335 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 1966 Simca 1000. (38 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1966 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW M5 weights approximately 966 kg more than 1966 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 M5 (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Simca 1000. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1994 BMW M5 | 1966 Simca 1000 | |
Make | BMW | Simca |
Model | M5 | 1000 |
Year Released | 1994 | 1966 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3793 cc | 944 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 65 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94.6 mm | 68.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 65 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1786 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2230 mm |