1941 GAZ M1 vs. 1941 Simca 8
To start off, both 1941 GAZ M1 and 1941 Simca 8 were released in the same year (1941). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,285 cc (4 cylinders), 1941 GAZ M1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1941 GAZ M1 (49 HP @ 2800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1941 Simca 8. (33 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1941 GAZ M1 should accelerate faster than 1941 Simca 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 GAZ M1 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1941 Simca 8. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1941 GAZ M1 | 1941 Simca 8 | |
| Make | GAZ | Simca |
| Model | M1 | 8 |
| Year Released | 1941 | 1941 |
| Engine Size | 3285 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2430 mm |
