2006 BMW 650 vs. 1968 Simca 1301
To start off, 2006 BMW 650 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Simca 1301. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Simca 1301 would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 650 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 1968 Simca 1301. (68 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1968 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 650 weights approximately 735 kg more than 1968 Simca 1301. 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 650 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 364 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Simca 1301. (124 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 650 | 1968 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | BMW | Simca |
| Model | 650 | 1301 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 1475 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 60 L |
