1968 Lotus Europa vs. 1966 Simca 1000
To start off, 1968 Lotus Europa is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Simca 1000 would be higher. At 1,470 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Lotus Europa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lotus Europa (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1966 Simca 1000. (38 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lotus Europa should accelerate faster than 1966 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Simca 1000 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1968 Lotus Europa.
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 Lotus Europa (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Simca 1000. (59 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Lotus Europa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Lotus Europa | 1966 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Lotus | Simca |
| Model | Europa | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1470 cc | 844 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 43 L |
