1972 Simca 1000 vs. 1971 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1972 Simca 1000 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Simca 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Toyota Corolla (62 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1000. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Simca 1000 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1971 Toyota Corolla.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Simca 1000 (98 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1972 Simca 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Simca 1000 | 1971 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Simca | Toyota |
| Model | 1000 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2290 mm |
