1947 Simca 5 vs. 1965 Simca 1000
To start off, 1965 Simca 1000 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Simca 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Simca 5 would be higher. At 944 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Simca 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Simca 1000 (51 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1947 Simca 5. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Simca 1000 should accelerate faster than 1947 Simca 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Simca 1000 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1947 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:
| 1947 Simca 5 | 1965 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Simca | Simca |
| Model | 5 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1947 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 570 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3220 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2230 mm |
