1972 Simca 1000 vs. 2012 Ascari A10
To start off, 2012 Ascari A10 is newer by 40 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 573 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1000. (52 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ascari A10 weights approximately 460 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, 2012 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 480 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Simca 1000. (80 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Simca 1000 | 2012 Ascari A10 | |
| Make | Simca | Ascari |
| Model | 1000 | A10 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1118 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 625 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2636 mm |
