1962 Simca 1000 vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1979 Toyota Corolla is newer by 17 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 1,768 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Corolla (72 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1962 Simca 1000. (51 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1962 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 318 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, 1979 Toyota Corolla (129 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Simca 1000. (73 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Simca 1000 | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Simca | Toyota |
| Model | 1000 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 944 cc | 1768 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 732 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2410 mm |
