1972 Simca 1100 vs. 1972 Toyota Corona
To start off, both 1972 Simca 1100 and 1972 Toyota Corona were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,253 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Toyota Corona (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1100. (59 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Toyota Corona weights approximately 298 kg more than 1972 Simca 1100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 Toyota Corona is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 Simca 1100, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1972 Toyota Corona (166 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Simca 1100. (86 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1972 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Simca 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Simca 1100 | 1972 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Simca | Toyota |
| Model | 1100 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1118 cc | 2253 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2590 mm |
