1966 Simca 1200S vs. 2010 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2010 Nissan 370Z is newer by 44 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan 370Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan 370Z (332 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1966 Simca 1200S. (79 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 1966 Simca 1200S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan 370Z weights approximately 699 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, 2010 Nissan 370Z (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Simca 1200S. (106 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan 370Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Simca 1200S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Simca 1200S | 2010 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | Simca | Nissan |
| Model | 1200S | 370Z |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1204 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1554 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4247 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1326 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 72 L |
