1949 Simca 8 vs. 1979 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1979 Toyota Sprinter is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Simca 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Simca 8 would be higher. At 1,588 cc, 1979 Toyota Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Sprinter (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1949 Simca 8. (49 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Sprinter should accelerate faster than 1949 Simca 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Sprinter weights approximately 25 kg more than 1949 Simca 8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Toyota Sprinter (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Simca 8. (88 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Simca 8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Simca 8 | 1979 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Simca | Toyota |
| Model | 8 | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1220 cc | 1588 cc |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2410 mm |
