2006 BMW M3 vs. 1957 Simca Aronde
To start off, 2006 BMW M3 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M3 (355 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 299 more horse power than 1957 Simca Aronde. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1957 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW M3 weights approximately 600 kg more than 1957 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, 2006 BMW M3 (370 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Simca Aronde. (90 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2006 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW M3 | 1957 Simca Aronde | |
Make | BMW | Simca |
Model | M3 | Aronde |
Year Released | 2006 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3246 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 355 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 7.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2450 mm |