1968 Simca 1200S vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 45 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (233 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1968 Simca 1200S. (79 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1968 Simca 1200S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 979 kg more than 1968 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, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Simca 1200S. (105 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Simca 1200S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Simca 1200S | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Simca | Toyota |
| Model | 1200S | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1204 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 233 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1834 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5286 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1775 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 3246 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 80 L |
