1967 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 1967 Simca 1200S
To start off, both 1967 Maserati Quattroporte and 1967 Simca 1200S were released in the same year (1967). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Maserati Quattroporte (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1967 Simca 1200S. (79 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1967 Simca 1200S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 849 kg more than 1967 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, 1967 Maserati Quattroporte (362 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Simca 1200S. (103 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1967 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Simca 1200S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Maserati Quattroporte | 1967 Simca 1200S | |
| Make | Maserati | Simca |
| Model | Quattroporte | 1200S |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4136 cc | 1204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1704 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2240 mm |
