1977 Simca 1100 vs. 1977 Skoda L
To start off, both 1977 Simca 1100 and 1977 Skoda L were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,118 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Simca 1100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Simca 1100 (59 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1977 Skoda L. (44 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Simca 1100 should accelerate faster than 1977 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Simca 1100 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1977 Skoda L. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1977 Simca 1100 (86 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Skoda L. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Simca 1100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Simca 1100 | 1977 Skoda L | |
| Make | Simca | Skoda |
| Model | 1100 | L |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1118 cc | 1046 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65 mm | 72 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 38 L |
