1963 Simca 1000 vs. 2010 GMC Envoy
To start off, 2010 GMC Envoy is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Simca 1000 would be higher. At 4,161 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Envoy (285 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1963 Simca 1000. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 1963 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Envoy weights approximately 1705 kg more than 1963 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, 2010 GMC Envoy (374 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Simca 1000. (73 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Simca 1000 | 2010 GMC Envoy | |
| Make | Simca | GMC |
| Model | 1000 | Envoy |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 943 cc | 4161 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 285 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 2435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 83 L |
