1973 Porsche 914 vs. 1970 Simca 1200S
To start off, 1973 Porsche 914 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Simca 1200S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Simca 1200S would be higher. At 1,679 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Porsche 914 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Simca 1200S (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1973 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Simca 1200S should accelerate faster than 1973 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Porsche 914 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1970 Simca 1200S.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1973 Porsche 914 (137 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Simca 1200S. (106 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 Porsche 914 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Simca 1200S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Porsche 914 | 1970 Simca 1200S | |
| Make | Porsche | Simca |
| Model | 914 | 1200S |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1679 cc | 1204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 53 L |
