1966 Simca 1200S vs. 1968 Toyota Century
To start off, 1968 Toyota Century is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Simca 1200S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Simca 1200S would be higher. At 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota Century (127 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1966 Simca 1200S. (79 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1966 Simca 1200S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Century weights approximately 845 kg more than 1966 Simca 1200S. 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, 1968 Toyota Century (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Simca 1200S. (106 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Simca 1200S.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Simca 1200S | 1968 Toyota Century | |
Make | Simca | Toyota |
Model | 1200S | Century |
Year Released | 1966 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1204 cc | 2981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 60 L |