1972 Simca 1000 vs. 1959 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1972 Simca 1000 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Vauxhall Victor (49 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1000. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Vauxhall Victor should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Vauxhall Victor weights approximately 164 kg more than 1972 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, 1959 Vauxhall Victor (116 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Simca 1000. (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Vauxhall Victor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Simca 1000 | 1959 Vauxhall Victor | |
| Make | Simca | Vauxhall |
| Model | 1000 | Victor |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 944 cc | 1508 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 775 kg | 939 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2550 mm |
