1978 Mitsubishi Jeep vs. 1978 Simca Horizon
To start off, both 1978 Mitsubishi Jeep and 1978 Simca Horizon were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,384 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mitsubishi Jeep is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mitsubishi Jeep (102 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1978 Simca Horizon. (58 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mitsubishi Jeep should accelerate faster than 1978 Simca Horizon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mitsubishi Jeep weights approximately 579 kg more than 1978 Simca Horizon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Mitsubishi Jeep is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Simca Horizon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Mitsubishi Jeep will offer significantly more control. 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 Mitsubishi Jeep (197 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Simca Horizon. (89 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Mitsubishi Jeep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Simca Horizon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mitsubishi Jeep | 1978 Simca Horizon | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Simca |
| Model | Jeep | Horizon |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2384 cc | 1118 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2530 mm |
