1979 Lada 1200 vs. 1948 Simca 8
To start off, 1979 Lada 1200 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Simca 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Simca 8 would be higher. At 1,220 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Simca 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lada 1200 (61 HP) has 12 more horse power than 1948 Simca 8. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lada 1200 should accelerate faster than 1948 Simca 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Simca 8 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1979 Lada 1200.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1948 Simca 8 (88 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lada 1200. (85 Nm). This means 1948 Simca 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Lada 1200 | 1948 Simca 8 | |
| Make | Lada | Simca |
| Model | 1200 | 8 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1220 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.1 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2450 mm |
