1960 Austin A 40 vs. 1966 Simca 1000
To start off, 1966 Simca 1000 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Simca 1000 (38 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Simca 1000 should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin A 40 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1966 Simca 1000.
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, 1960 Austin A 40 (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Simca 1000. (59 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1960 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin A 40 | 1966 Simca 1000 | |
Make | Austin | Simca |
Model | A 40 | 1000 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 844 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 59 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 65 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 43 L |