1962 Simca 1000 vs. 1963 Triumph TR4
To start off, 1963 Triumph TR4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Simca 1000 would be higher. At 2,138 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Triumph TR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Triumph TR4 (104 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1962 Simca 1000. (51 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Triumph TR4 should accelerate faster than 1962 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Triumph TR4 weights approximately 233 kg more than 1962 Simca 1000. 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, 1963 Triumph TR4 (172 Nm @ 3350 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Simca 1000. (73 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1963 Triumph TR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Simca 1000 | 1963 Triumph TR4 | |
| Make | Simca | Triumph |
| Model | 1000 | TR4 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 944 cc | 2138 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3350 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 732 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 53 L |
