1971 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1961 Simca 1000
To start off, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Simca 1000 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette (330 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 1961 Simca 1000. (51 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1961 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 799 kg more than 1961 Simca 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm) has 415 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Simca 1000. (73 Nm). This means 1971 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chevrolet Corvette | 1961 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Simca |
| Model | Corvette | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 65 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1529 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 36 L |
