1978 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1978 Simca 1100
To start off, both 1978 Chevrolet Corvette and 1978 Simca 1100 were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 1978 Chevrolet Corvette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Simca 1100, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Simca 1100. (86 Nm). This means 1978 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Simca 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Chevrolet Corvette | 1978 Simca 1100 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Simca |
| Model | Corvette | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5765 cc | 1116 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2530 mm |
