1964 Simca 1000 vs. 1976 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1976 Toyota Celica is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Simca 1000 would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Toyota Celica (78 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1964 Simca 1000. (51 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1964 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Toyota Celica weights approximately 240 kg more than 1964 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, 1976 Toyota Celica (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Simca 1000. (73 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1976 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Simca 1000 | 1976 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Simca | Toyota |
| Model | 1000 | Celica |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 944 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65 mm | 70 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 | 730 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 50 L |
