1961 Austin 7 vs. 1966 Simca 1000
To start off, 1966 Simca 1000 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin 7 would be higher. At 944 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Simca 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Simca 1000 (38 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1961 Austin 7. (33 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Simca 1000 should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Simca 1000 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1961 Austin 7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1966 Simca 1000 (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin 7. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1966 Simca 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin 7 | 1966 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Austin | Simca |
| Model | 7 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 47 L |
