1941 Simca 5 vs. 1968 Simca 1000
To start off, 1968 Simca 1000 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Simca 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Simca 5 would be higher. At 844 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Simca 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Simca 1000 (38 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1941 Simca 5. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Simca 1000 should accelerate faster than 1941 Simca 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Simca 1000 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1941 Simca 5. 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 Simca 5 | 1968 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Simca | Simca |
| Model | 5 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1941 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 568 cc | 844 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3220 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2230 mm |
