1975 Pontiac Trans Am vs. 1967 Simca 1000
To start off, 1975 Pontiac Trans Am is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Simca 1000 would be higher. At 6,556 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Pontiac Trans Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Pontiac Trans Am (220 HP) has 182 more horse power than 1967 Simca 1000. (38 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Pontiac Trans Am should accelerate faster than 1967 Simca 1000.
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, 1975 Pontiac Trans Am (434 Nm) has 375 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Simca 1000. (59 Nm). This means 1975 Pontiac Trans Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Pontiac Trans Am | 1967 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Simca |
| Model | Trans Am | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6556 cc | 844 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 38 HP |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2230 mm |
