1950 Simca 8 vs. 2011 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2011 Nissan Titan is newer by 61 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 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1950 Simca 8. (47 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1950 Simca 8.
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. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Nissan Titan (522 Nm) has 434 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Simca 8. (88 Nm). This means 2011 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Simca 8. 2011 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 1950 Simca 8 has manual transmission. 1950 Simca 8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Simca 8 | 2011 Nissan Titan | |
Make | Simca | Nissan |
Model | 8 | Titan |
Year Released | 1950 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1221 cc | 5551 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 522 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 4060 mm |