A method for simulating a first processor (e.g., target processor) on a second processor (e.g., host processor) includes translating assembly language instructions associated with the first processor into `C` language code. The `C` language code is then compiled by a compiler program running on the second processor. The compiled code is then executed by the second processor to simulate the first processor. For example, the code may be checked to determine whether it is functionally correct and/or run-time statistics may be collected regarding the program associated with the first processor.