1962 Simca 1000 vs. 2005 Toyota Will
To start off, 2005 Toyota Will is newer by 43 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 1,792 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Will is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Will (127 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1962 Simca 1000. (51 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Will should accelerate faster than 1962 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Will weights approximately 728 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 2005 Toyota Will 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, 2005 Toyota Will 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, 2005 Toyota Will (181 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Simca 1000. (73 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Will will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Simca 1000 | 2005 Toyota Will | |
| Make | Simca | Toyota |
| Model | 1000 | Will |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 944 cc | 1792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| 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 | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 60 L |
