1964 Simca 1000 vs. 1998 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 1998 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 34 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 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 752 more horse power than 1964 Simca 1000. (38 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1964 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 TVR Speed 12 weights approximately 250 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, 1998 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 822 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Simca 1000. (59 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Simca 1000 | 1998 TVR Speed 12 | |
Make | Simca | TVR |
Model | 1000 | Speed 12 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 844 cc | 7730 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 790 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
Torque | 59 Nm | 881 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 125 km/hour | 332 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 57 L |