1996 BMW 740 vs. 1961 Simca 1000
To start off, 1996 BMW 740 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Simca 1000 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1961 Simca 1000. (51 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1961 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 740 weights approximately 1215 kg more than 1961 Simca 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 BMW 740 (420 Nm) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Simca 1000. (73 Nm). This means 1996 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 740 | 1961 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | BMW | Simca |
| Model | 740 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 36 L |
