1944 Simca 5 vs. 1988 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1988 Toyota Supra is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1944 Simca 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1944 Simca 5 would be higher. At 2,952 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Supra (232 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1944 Simca 5. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1944 Simca 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Supra weights approximately 986 kg more than 1944 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:
| 1944 Simca 5 | 1988 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Simca | Toyota |
| Model | 5 | Supra |
| Year Released | 1944 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 570 cc | 2952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 564 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3220 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2310 mm |
