1982 Renault 9 vs. 1982 Simca 1100
To start off, both 1982 Renault 9 and 1982 Simca 1100 were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Renault 9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Renault 9 (72 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1982 Simca 1100. (59 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Renault 9 should accelerate faster than 1982 Simca 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Simca 1100 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1982 Renault 9.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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 Renault 9 (104 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Simca 1100. (86 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1982 Renault 9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Simca 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Renault 9 | 1982 Simca 1100 | |
| Make | Renault | Simca |
| Model | 9 | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1397 cc | 1117 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.1 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 65 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 865 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2530 mm |
