1978 Simca 1100 vs. 1997 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1997 Toyota Corolla is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Simca 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Simca 1100 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Corolla (71 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1978 Simca 1100. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1978 Simca 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 365 kg more than 1978 Simca 1100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1997 Toyota Corolla (138 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Simca 1100. (67 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 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 | 1997 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Simca | Toyota |
| Model | 1100 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 944 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 67 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2470 mm |
