1967 Innocenti A 40 vs. 1972 Simca 1000
To start off, 1972 Simca 1000 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Innocenti A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Innocenti A 40 would be higher. At 1,118 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Simca 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Simca 1000 (52 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1967 Innocenti A 40. (43 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Simca 1000 should accelerate faster than 1967 Innocenti A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Simca 1000 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1967 Innocenti A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Innocenti A 40 (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Simca 1000. (80 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1967 Innocenti A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Innocenti A 40 | 1972 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Innocenti | Simca |
| Model | A 40 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1118 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2230 mm |
