1966 Simca 1000 vs. 1963 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1966 Simca 1000 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 944 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Simca 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Simca 1000 (51 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1963 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Simca 1000 should accelerate faster than 1963 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Simca 1000 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1963 Toyota Publica. 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, 1966 Simca 1000 (73 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1966 Simca 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Simca 1000 | 1963 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Simca | Toyota |
| Model | 1000 | Publica |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 944 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 22.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 75 L |
