1971 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1964 Simca 1000
To start off, 1971 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Simca 1000 would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chevrolet Camaro (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1964 Simca 1000. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1964 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 715 kg more than 1964 Simca 1000. 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, 1971 Chevrolet Camaro (318 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Simca 1000. (64 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chevrolet Camaro | 1964 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Simca |
| Model | Camaro | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5025 cc | 844 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2230 mm |
