1968 Simca 1200S vs. 1972 Simca 1000
To start off, 1972 Simca 1000 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Simca 1200S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Simca 1200S would be higher. At 1,204 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Simca 1200S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Simca 1200S (79 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1000. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Simca 1200S should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Simca 1200S weights approximately 80 kg more than 1972 Simca 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Simca 1200S (105 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Simca 1000. (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Simca 1200S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Simca 1200S | 1972 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Simca | Simca |
| Model | 1200S | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1204 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 65 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2230 mm |
