1999 BMW 323 vs. 1954 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1999 BMW 323 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 BMW 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 323 (170 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1954 Simca Aronde. (62 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1954 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 323 weights approximately 497 kg more than 1954 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, 1999 BMW 323 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 323 | 1954 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | BMW | Simca |
| Model | 323 | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2450 mm |
