1967 Innocenti IM 3 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 IM 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Innocenti IM 3 would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Simca 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Simca 1000 (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1967 Innocenti IM 3. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Simca 1000 should accelerate faster than 1967 Innocenti IM 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Innocenti IM 3 weights approximately 34 kg more than 1972 Simca 1000.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Simca 1000 (98 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Innocenti IM 3. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Simca 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Innocenti IM 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Innocenti IM 3 | 1972 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Innocenti | Simca |
| Model | IM 3 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2230 mm |
