1969 Simca 1200S vs. 2003 Toyota Solara
To start off, 2003 Toyota Solara is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Simca 1200S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Simca 1200S would be higher. At 2,437 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Solara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Solara (162 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1969 Simca 1200S. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Solara should accelerate faster than 1969 Simca 1200S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Solara weights approximately 540 kg more than 1969 Simca 1200S. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 Simca 1200S is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Simca 1200S. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Solara, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2003 Toyota Solara (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Simca 1200S. (105 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Solara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Simca 1200S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Simca 1200S | 2003 Toyota Solara | |
| Make | Simca | Toyota |
| Model | 1200S | Solara |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1203 cc | 2437 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2680 mm |
