1981 Porsche 930 vs. 1963 Simca 1500
To start off, 1981 Porsche 930 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Simca 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Simca 1500 would be higher. At 3,297 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1963 Simca 1500. (68 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1963 Simca 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Porsche 930 weights approximately 304 kg more than 1963 Simca 1500. 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 930 (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Simca 1500. (124 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1981 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Simca 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Porsche 930 | 1963 Simca 1500 | |
| Make | Porsche | Simca |
| Model | 930 | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3297 cc | 1475 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2530 mm |
