1963 Renault 4 vs. 1972 Simca 1000
To start off, 1972 Simca 1000 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Renault 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Renault 4 would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Simca 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Simca 1000 (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1963 Renault 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Simca 1000 should accelerate faster than 1963 Renault 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Simca 1000 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1963 Renault 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Simca 1000 (98 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Renault 4. (58 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Simca 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Renault 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Renault 4 | 1972 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Renault | Simca |
| Model | 4 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2230 mm |
