1972 Simca 1000 vs. 1984 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1984 Toyota Corolla is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Simca 1000 would be higher. At 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota Corolla (64 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1000. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Corolla 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, 1984 Toyota Corolla (102 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Simca 1000. (98 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1984 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Simca 1000 | 1984 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Simca | Toyota |
| Model | 1000 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2410 mm |
