1968 Dodge Dart vs. 1963 Simca 1000
To start off, 1968 Dodge Dart is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Simca 1000 would be higher. At 4,492 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Dodge Dart (190 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1963 Simca 1000. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1963 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Dodge Dart weights approximately 650 kg more than 1963 Simca 1000. 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, 1968 Dodge Dart (353 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Simca 1000. (73 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Dodge Dart | 1963 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Dodge | Simca |
| Model | Dart | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4492 cc | 943 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.2 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 36 L |
