1972 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1972 Simca 1100
To start off, both 1972 Chevrolet Blazer and 1972 Simca 1100 were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chevrolet Blazer (114 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1100. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 974 kg more than 1972 Simca 1100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 Chevrolet Blazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Simca 1100. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 Chevrolet Blazer will offer significantly more control. 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, 1972 Chevrolet Blazer (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Simca 1100. (66 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Simca 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Chevrolet Blazer | 1972 Simca 1100 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Simca |
| Model | Blazer | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5032 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1854 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2530 mm |
