1980 Simca 1100 vs. 1996 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1996 Toyota Starlet is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Simca 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Simca 1100 would be higher. At 1,332 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Starlet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Starlet (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1980 Simca 1100. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Starlet should accelerate faster than 1980 Simca 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Simca 1100 weights approximately 124 kg more than 1996 Toyota Starlet.
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, 1996 Toyota Starlet (101 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Simca 1100. (66 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Starlet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Simca 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Simca 1100 | 1996 Toyota Starlet | |
| Make | Simca | Toyota |
| Model | 1100 | Starlet |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 944 cc | 1332 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 756 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
