1977 Honda Civic vs. 1977 Simca 1100
To start off, both 1977 Honda Civic and 1977 Simca 1100 were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,237 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Honda Civic (59 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1977 Simca 1100. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1977 Simca 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Simca 1100 weights approximately 187 kg more than 1977 Honda Civic.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Honda Civic | 1977 Simca 1100 | |
| Make | Honda | Simca |
| Model | Civic | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1237 cc | 942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 65 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 693 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 42 L |
