1977 AMC Matador vs. 1964 Simca 1000
To start off, 1977 AMC Matador is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Simca 1000 would be higher. At 4,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 AMC Matador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 AMC Matador (120 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1964 Simca 1000. (51 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 AMC Matador should accelerate faster than 1964 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 AMC Matador weights approximately 1131 kg more than 1964 Simca 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1977 AMC Matador (298 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Simca 1000. (73 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1977 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 AMC Matador | 1964 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | AMC | Simca |
| Model | Matador | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4982 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1861 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 92 L | 36 L |
