1978 Simca 1100 vs. 1972 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1978 Simca 1100 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Toyota Corolla (98 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1978 Simca 1100. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1978 Simca 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Simca 1100 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1972 Toyota Corolla.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Toyota Corolla (146 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Simca 1100. (67 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Simca 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Simca 1100 | 1972 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Simca | Toyota |
| Model | 1100 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 944 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 67 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2340 mm |
