1972 Plymouth Valiant vs. 1966 Simca 1000
To start off, 1972 Plymouth Valiant is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Simca 1000 would be higher. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Plymouth Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Plymouth Valiant (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1966 Simca 1000. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Plymouth Valiant should accelerate faster than 1966 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Valiant weights approximately 580 kg more than 1966 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, 1972 Plymouth Valiant (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Simca 1000. (73 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Plymouth Valiant | 1966 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Simca |
| Model | Valiant | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3678 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.6 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 36 L |
