1950 Simca 8 vs. 1990 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 1990 Toyota Bandeirante is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Simca 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Simca 8 would be higher. At 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota Bandeirante (97 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1950 Simca 8. (47 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Bandeirante should accelerate faster than 1950 Simca 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 840 kg more than 1950 Simca 8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Toyota Bandeirante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1950 Simca 8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Bandeirante will offer significantly more control. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1990 Toyota Bandeirante (245 Nm) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Simca 8. (88 Nm). This means 1990 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Simca 8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Simca 8 | 1990 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Simca | Toyota |
| Model | 8 | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2290 mm |
