1995 BMW S3 vs. 1951 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1995 BMW S3 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW S3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW S3 (338 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 1951 Simca Aronde. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW S3 should accelerate faster than 1951 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW S3 weights approximately 805 kg more than 1951 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 S3 (260 Nm) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Simca Aronde. (83 Nm). This means 1995 BMW S3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW S3 | 1951 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | BMW | Simca |
| Model | S3 | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1220 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2450 mm |
