1962 Cadillac 62 vs. 1970 Simca 1200S
To start off, 1970 Simca 1200S is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Cadillac 62 (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1970 Simca 1200S. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1970 Simca 1200S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 1200 kg more than 1970 Simca 1200S. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1962 Cadillac 62 (582 Nm) has 476 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Simca 1200S. (106 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Simca 1200S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Cadillac 62 | 1970 Simca 1200S | |
| Make | Cadillac | Simca |
| Model | 62 | 1200S |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6388 cc | 1204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 53 L |
