1973 Renault 12 vs. 1973 Simca 1100
To start off, both 1973 Renault 12 and 1973 Simca 1100 were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Renault 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Simca 1100 (59 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1973 Renault 12. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Simca 1100 should accelerate faster than 1973 Renault 12. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Simca 1100 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1973 Renault 12. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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 Renault 12 (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Simca 1100. (86 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1973 Renault 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Simca 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Renault 12 | 1973 Simca 1100 | |
| Make | Renault | Simca |
| Model | 12 | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1116 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 65 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 47 L |
