2005 BMW 318 vs. 1959 Simca Plein Ceil

To start off, 2005 BMW 318 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Simca Plein Ceil. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Simca Plein Ceil would be higher. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 318 (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1959 Simca Plein Ceil. (56 HP @ 200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1959 Simca Plein Ceil. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 318 weights approximately 295 kg more than 1959 Simca Plein Ceil. 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. 2005 BMW 318 has automatic transmission and 1959 Simca Plein Ceil has manual transmission. 1959 Simca Plein Ceil will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 318 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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