1978 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1967 Simca 1200S
To start off, 1978 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Simca 1200S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Simca 1200S would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1978 Chevrolet Corvette (380 Nm) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Simca 1200S. (103 Nm). This means 1978 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Simca 1200S.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Chevrolet Corvette | 1967 Simca 1200S | |
Make | Chevrolet | Simca |
Model | Corvette | 1200S |
Year Released | 1978 | 1967 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5765 cc | 1204 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 79 HP |
Torque | 380 Nm | 103 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2240 mm |