1970 Chevrolet Comodoro vs. 1979 Simca 1100
To start off, 1979 Simca 1100 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro would be higher. At 2,470 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Simca 1100 (82 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. (79 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Simca 1100 should accelerate faster than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro weights approximately 200 kg more than 1979 Simca 1100.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro (165 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Simca 1100. (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Simca 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro | 1979 Simca 1100 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Simca |
| Model | Comodoro | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2470 cc | 1442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2530 mm |
