1972 Simca 1000 vs. 2006 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2006 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 34 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 2,787 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 SsangYong Chairman H (198 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1000. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 770 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, 2006 SsangYong Chairman H (272 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Simca 1000. (98 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2006 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Simca 1000 | 2006 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Simca | SsangYong |
| Model | 1000 | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 2787 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2910 mm |
