1998 BMW 730 vs. 1971 Simca 1200S
To start off, 1998 BMW 730 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Simca 1200S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Simca 1200S would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1971 Simca 1200S. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1971 Simca 1200S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 730 weights approximately 890 kg more than 1971 Simca 1200S. 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, 1998 BMW 730 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Simca 1200S. (105 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Simca 1200S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 730 | 1971 Simca 1200S | |
| Make | BMW | Simca |
| Model | 730 | 1200S |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 53 L |
