1975 Simca 1100 vs. 1974 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1975 Simca 1100 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Toyota Carina (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1975 Simca 1100. (59 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1975 Simca 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Toyota Carina weights approximately 40 kg more than 1975 Simca 1100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 Toyota Carina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Toyota Carina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Simca 1100, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1974 Toyota Carina (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Simca 1100. (86 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1974 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Simca 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Simca 1100 | 1974 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Simca | Toyota |
| Model | 1100 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1118 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2430 mm |
