1971 Simca 1200S vs. 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Simca 1200S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Simca 1200S would be higher. At 4,477 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1971 Simca 1200S. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1971 Simca 1200S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1545 kg more than 1971 Simca 1200S. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser (360 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Simca 1200S. (105 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Simca 1200S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Simca 1200S | 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Simca | Toyota |
| Model | 1200S | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1204 cc | 4477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2860 mm |
