1974 Simca 1100 vs. 1995 Volvo 440
To start off, 1995 Volvo 440 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Simca 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Simca 1100 would be higher. At 1,783 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Volvo 440 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Volvo 440 (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1974 Simca 1100. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Volvo 440 should accelerate faster than 1974 Simca 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Volvo 440 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1974 Simca 1100. 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, 1995 Volvo 440 (140 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Simca 1100. (66 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Volvo 440 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Simca 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Simca 1100 | 1995 Volvo 440 | |
| Make | Simca | Volvo |
| Model | 1100 | 440 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 944 cc | 1783 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 48 L |
