1996 BMW 316 vs. 1955 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1996 BMW 316 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 1,594 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 316 (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1955 Simca Aronde. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1955 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 316 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1955 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, 1996 BMW 316 (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 316 | 1955 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | BMW | Simca |
| Model | 316 | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2450 mm |
