2007 BMW 740 vs. 1964 Simca 1300
To start off, 2007 BMW 740 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Simca 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Simca 1300 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 740 (302 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1964 Simca 1300. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1964 Simca 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 740 weights approximately 975 kg more than 1964 Simca 1300. 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, 2007 BMW 740 (391 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Simca 1300. (102 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Simca 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 740 | 1964 Simca 1300 | |
| Make | BMW | Simca |
| Model | 740 | 1300 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1965 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 60 L |
