1981 Lotus Esprit vs. 1964 Simca 1000
To start off, 1981 Lotus Esprit is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Simca 1000 would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Lotus Esprit (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1964 Simca 1000. (38 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1964 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 370 kg more than 1964 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, 1981 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Simca 1000. (59 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Lotus Esprit | 1964 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Lotus | Simca |
| Model | Esprit | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 844 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 36 L |
