1981 Porsche 928 vs. 1957 Simca Plein Ceil
To start off, 1981 Porsche 928 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Simca Plein Ceil. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Simca Plein Ceil would be higher. At 4,472 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 928 (238 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1957 Simca Plein Ceil. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1957 Simca Plein Ceil. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Porsche 928 weights approximately 510 kg more than 1957 Simca Plein Ceil. 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 Porsche 928 (356 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Simca Plein Ceil. (90 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1981 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Simca Plein Ceil.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Porsche 928 | 1957 Simca Plein Ceil | |
| Make | Porsche | Simca |
| Model | 928 | Plein Ceil |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4472 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 356 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 229 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2450 mm |
