1966 Simca 1200S vs. 1971 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1971 Toyota Corona is newer by 5 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 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Simca 1200S (79 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Corona. (76 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Simca 1200S should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Toyota Corona weights approximately 50 kg more than 1966 Simca 1200S.
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, 1971 Toyota Corona (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Simca 1200S. (106 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Simca 1200S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Simca 1200S | 1971 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Simca | Toyota |
| Model | 1200S | Corona |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1204 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2440 mm |
