1962 Simca 1000 vs. 1981 Toyota Century
To start off, 1981 Toyota Century is newer by 19 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 3,376 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Century (168 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1962 Simca 1000. (51 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1962 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Century weights approximately 1073 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, 1981 Toyota Century (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Simca 1000. (73 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Simca 1000 | 1981 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Simca | Toyota |
| Model | 1000 | Century |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 944 cc | 3376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 732 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2870 mm |
