1981 Daihatsu Taft vs. 1981 Simca 1100
To start off, both 1981 Daihatsu Taft and 1981 Simca 1100 were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 958 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Daihatsu Taft is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 44 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Daihatsu Taft weights approximately 140 kg more than 1981 Simca 1100.
Because 1981 Daihatsu Taft is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Simca 1100. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Daihatsu Taft will offer significantly more control. 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, 1981 Simca 1100 (66 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Daihatsu Taft. (64 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1981 Simca 1100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Daihatsu Taft.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Daihatsu Taft | 1981 Simca 1100 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Simca |
| Model | Taft | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
| Engine Size | 958 cc | 942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2530 mm |
