1972 Simca 1000 vs. 2001 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2001 SsangYong Korando is newer by 29 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 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2001 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 SsangYong Korando (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1000. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 1090 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, 2001 SsangYong Korando (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Simca 1000. (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Simca 1000 | 2001 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Simca | SsangYong |
| Model | 1000 | Korando |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 944 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 775 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1850 mm |
