2007 BMW 730 vs. 1979 Simca 2 Litres

To start off, 2007 BMW 730 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Simca 2 Litres. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Simca 2 Litres would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 730 weights approximately 850 kg more than 1979 Simca 2 Litres.

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.

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2007 BMW 730 1979 Simca 2 Litres
Make BMW Simca
Model 730 2 Litres
Year Released 2007 1979
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2993 cc 1981 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 228 HP 0 HP
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1975 kg 1125 kg
Vehicle Length 4230 mm 4530 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 3000 mm 2670 mm