1972 Simca 1000 vs. 1966 Vauxhall Viscount
To start off, 1972 Simca 1000 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Vauxhall Viscount. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Vauxhall Viscount would be higher. At 3,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Vauxhall Viscount is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Vauxhall Viscount (122 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1000. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Vauxhall Viscount should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Vauxhall Viscount weights approximately 605 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, 1966 Vauxhall Viscount (241 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Simca 1000. (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Vauxhall Viscount will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Simca 1000 | 1966 Vauxhall Viscount | |
| Make | Simca | Vauxhall |
| Model | 1000 | Viscount |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 944 cc | 3294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 775 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2740 mm |
