1995 BMW 528 vs. 1978 Simca 2 Litres

To start off, 1995 BMW 528 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Simca 2 Litres. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Simca 2 Litres would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 528 weights approximately 455 kg more than 1978 Simca 2 Litres.

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.

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1995 BMW 528 1978 Simca 2 Litres
Make BMW Simca
Model 528 2 Litres
Year Released 1995 1978
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2793 cc 1981 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 193 HP 0 HP
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1580 kg 1125 kg
Vehicle Length 4780 mm 4530 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2840 mm 2670 mm