1961 Renault 4 vs. 1961 Simca 1000
To start off, both 1961 Renault 4 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 944 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Simca 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Simca 1000 (51 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1961 Renault 4. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Simca 1000 should accelerate faster than 1961 Renault 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Simca 1000 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1961 Renault 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Renault 4 | 1961 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Renault | Simca |
| Model | 4 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2230 mm |
