1966 Simca 1000 vs. 1973 Triumph Stag
To start off, 1973 Triumph Stag is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Simca 1000 would be higher. At 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Triumph Stag is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Triumph Stag (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1966 Simca 1000. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Triumph Stag should accelerate faster than 1966 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Triumph Stag weights approximately 470 kg more than 1966 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, 1973 Triumph Stag (192 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Simca 1000. (73 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1973 Triumph Stag will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Simca 1000 | 1973 Triumph Stag | |
| Make | Simca | Triumph |
| Model | 1000 | Stag |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 944 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| 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 | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2550 mm |
