1979 Nissan 260 ZX vs. 1965 Simca 1000
To start off, 1979 Nissan 260 ZX is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Simca 1000 would be higher. At 2,565 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Nissan 260 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Nissan 260 ZX (124 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1965 Simca 1000. (51 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan 260 ZX should accelerate faster than 1965 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Nissan 260 ZX weights approximately 430 kg more than 1965 Simca 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1979 Nissan 260 ZX (189 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Simca 1000. (73 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1979 Nissan 260 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Nissan 260 ZX | 1965 Simca 1000 | |
Make | Nissan | Simca |
Model | 260 ZX | 1000 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1965 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2565 cc | 944 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 189 Nm | 73 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2230 mm |