1962 Simca 1000 vs. 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 37 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 (6 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser (176 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1962 Simca 1000. (51 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1962 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1238 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.
Because 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1962 Simca 1000. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser (303 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Simca 1000. (73 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Simca 1000 | 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Simca | Toyota |
Model | 1000 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1962 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 944 cc | 3376 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 176 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 73 Nm | 303 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 732 kg | 1970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2680 mm |