1962 Simca 1000 vs. 2013 Porsche 911
To start off, 2013 Porsche 911 is newer by 51 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche 911 (345 HP) has 306 more horse power than 1962 Simca 1000. (39 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1962 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche 911 weights approximately 558 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, 2013 Porsche 911 (390 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Simca 1000. (64 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Simca 1000 | 2013 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Simca | Porsche |
| Model | 1000 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 944 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 345 HP |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 822 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1978 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1303 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2450 mm |
