2006 BMW 325 vs. 1966 Simca 1000
To start off, 2006 BMW 325 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Simca 1000 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1966 Simca 1000. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1966 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 325 weights approximately 1105 kg more than 1966 Simca 1000. 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, 2006 BMW 325 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Simca 1000. (73 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 325 | 1966 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | BMW | Simca |
| Model | 325 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.9 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 36 L |
