1961 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1961 Simca 1000
To start off, both 1961 Chevrolet Corvette and 1961 Simca 1000 were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1961 Simca 1000. (51 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1961 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 670 kg more than 1961 Simca 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Simca 1000. (73 Nm). This means 1961 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Chevrolet Corvette | 1961 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Simca |
| Model | Corvette | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4637 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 36 L |
