1976 Chrysler Valiant vs. 1976 Simca 1100
To start off, both 1976 Chrysler Valiant and 1976 Simca 1100 were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,209 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chrysler Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Chrysler Valiant (227 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1976 Simca 1100. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chrysler Valiant should accelerate faster than 1976 Simca 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chrysler Valiant weights approximately 720 kg more than 1976 Simca 1100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Chrysler Valiant 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 1976 Chrysler Valiant. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 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, 1976 Chrysler Valiant (470 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 404 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Simca 1100. (66 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Chrysler Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Simca 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Chrysler Valiant | 1976 Simca 1100 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Simca |
| Model | Valiant | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5209 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 65 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2530 mm |
