1972 Simca 1000 vs. 1972 Simca 1100
To start off, both 1972 Simca 1000 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. Both 1972 Simca 1000 and 1972 Simca 1100 are equipped with a 1,294 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Simca 1100 (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1000. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Simca 1100 should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Simca 1100 weights approximately 76 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, 1972 Simca 1100 (100 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Simca 1000. (98 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1972 Simca 1100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Simca 1000 | 1972 Simca 1100 | |
| Make | Simca | Simca |
| Model | 1000 | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 76.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2530 mm |
