1962 Simca 1000 vs. 2012 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2012 Toyota Venza is newer by 50 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 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Venza (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1962 Simca 1000. (51 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 1962 Simca 1000.
Because 2012 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1962 Simca 1000. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Venza 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, 2012 Toyota Venza (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Simca 1000. (73 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Simca 1000 | 2012 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Simca | Toyota |
| Model | 1000 | Venza |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 944 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 67 L |
