1982 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1965 Simca 1000
To start off, 1982 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Simca 1000 would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Chevrolet Caprice (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1965 Simca 1000. (51 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1965 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 992 kg more than 1965 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, 1982 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Simca 1000. (73 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1982 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Chevrolet Caprice | 1965 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Simca |
| Model | Caprice | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.9 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 65 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1722 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2230 mm |
