1972 Simca 1000 vs. 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 20 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 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1000. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1280 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, 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser (298 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Simca 1000. (98 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Simca 1000 | 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Simca | Toyota |
| Model | 1000 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 2140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2860 mm |
