1982 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1965 Simca 1000
To start off, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette 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 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette (201 HP) has 150 more horse power than 1965 Simca 1000. (51 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1965 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 727 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 Corvette (386 Nm) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Simca 1000. (73 Nm). This means 1982 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Chevrolet Corvette | 1965 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Simca |
| Model | Corvette | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 51 HP |
| Torque | 386 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2230 mm |
