1995 BMW M5 vs. 1956 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1995 BMW M5 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 3,794 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW M5 (335 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1956 Simca Aronde. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1956 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW M5 weights approximately 745 kg more than 1956 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, 1995 BMW M5 (400 Nm) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm). This means 1995 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW M5 | 1956 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | BMW | Simca |
| Model | M5 | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3794 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.6 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
| 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 | 1725 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 39 L |
