1978 Simca 1100 vs. 1959 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1978 Simca 1100 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 994 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Simca 1100 (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1959 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Simca 1100 should accelerate faster than 1959 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Toyota Corona weights approximately 80 kg more than 1978 Simca 1100.
Because 1959 Toyota Corona 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 1959 Toyota Corona. 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 Simca 1100 (67 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Simca 1100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Simca 1100 | 1959 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Simca | Toyota |
| Model | 1100 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 944 cc | 994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 67 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 75 L |
