1970 Simca 1200S vs. 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace
To start off, 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Simca 1200S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Simca 1200S would be higher. At 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace (90 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1970 Simca 1200S. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace should accelerate faster than 1970 Simca 1200S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace weights approximately 860 kg more than 1970 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, 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace (226 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Simca 1200S. (106 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Simca 1200S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Simca 1200S | 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace | |
| Make | Simca | Toyota |
| Model | 1200S | Hi-Ace |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1204 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1960 mm |
