1998 BMW 323 vs. 1971 Simca 1301
To start off, 1998 BMW 323 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Simca 1301. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Simca 1301 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 323 (169 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1971 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1971 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 323 weights approximately 420 kg more than 1971 Simca 1301. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 BMW 323 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Simca 1301. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 323 | 1971 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | BMW | Simca |
| Model | 323 | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2530 mm |
