1977 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1964 Simca 1000
To start off, 1977 Chevrolet Caprice 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Chevrolet Caprice (109 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1964 Simca 1000. (51 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1964 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 940 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 Chevrolet Caprice (280 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Simca 1000. (73 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1977 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Chevrolet Caprice | 1964 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Simca |
| Model | Caprice | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2230 mm |
