1978 Simca 1100 vs. 1999 Kia Sephia
To start off, 1999 Kia Sephia is newer by 21 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 1,594 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Kia Sephia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Kia Sephia (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1978 Simca 1100. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Kia Sephia should accelerate faster than 1978 Simca 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Kia Sephia weights approximately 215 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, 1999 Kia Sephia (148 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Simca 1100. (67 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Kia Sephia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Simca 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Simca 1100 | 1999 Kia Sephia | |
| Make | Simca | Kia |
| Model | 1100 | Sephia |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 944 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 67 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65 mm | 83.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2570 mm |
