1972 Simca 1000 vs. 1994 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1994 Toyota Celica is newer by 22 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 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Celica (169 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1000. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Celica weights approximately 437 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, 1994 Toyota Celica (186 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Simca 1000. (98 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Simca 1000 | 1994 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Simca | Toyota |
| Model | 1000 | Celica |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1297 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2470 mm |
