1972 Simca 1100 vs. 2010 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2010 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Simca 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Simca 1100 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 331 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1100. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 1766 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 2010 Land Rover LR4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Simca 1100. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover LR4 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 442 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Simca 1100. (66 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Simca 1100.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Simca 1100 | 2010 Land Rover LR4 | |
Make | Simca | Land Rover |
Model | 1100 | LR4 |
Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 944 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 375 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 508 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 2646 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4829 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1915 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1887 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2885 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 86 L |