1972 Simca 1100 vs. 1972 Simca 1000
To start off, both 1972 Simca 1100 and 1972 Simca 1000 were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Simca 1100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Simca 1100 (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1000. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Simca 1100 should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Simca 1100 weights approximately 161 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, 1972 Simca 1100 (100 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Simca 1000. (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Simca 1100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Simca 1100 | 1972 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Simca | Simca |
| Model | 1100 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.7 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 65 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2230 mm |
