1977 Porsche 912 vs. 1966 Simca 1000
To start off, 1977 Porsche 912 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Simca 1000 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Porsche 912 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Porsche 912 (87 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1966 Simca 1000. (38 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Porsche 912 should accelerate faster than 1966 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Porsche 912 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1966 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 Porsche 912 (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Simca 1000. (59 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Porsche 912 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Porsche 912 | 1966 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Porsche | Simca |
| Model | 912 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 844 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 65 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2230 mm |
