1972 Simca 1000 vs. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 28 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1000. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1541 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, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Simca 1000. (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 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 | 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Simca | Toyota |
| Model | 1000 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 944 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 775 kg | 2316 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2860 mm |
