1972 Simca 1000 vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 33 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 4,477 cc, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (221 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1000. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1420 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (388 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Simca 1000. (98 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2005 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 | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Simca | Toyota |
| Model | 1000 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 4477 cc |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 95 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 2280 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2680 mm |
