1983 Opel Senator vs. 1967 Simca 1200S
To start off, 1983 Opel Senator is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Simca 1200S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Simca 1200S would be higher. At 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Opel Senator (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1967 Simca 1200S. (79 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1967 Simca 1200S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Opel Senator weights approximately 465 kg more than 1967 Simca 1200S. 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, 1983 Opel Senator (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Simca 1200S. (103 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1983 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Simca 1200S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Opel Senator | 1967 Simca 1200S | |
| Make | Opel | Simca |
| Model | Senator | 1200S |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2197 cc | 1204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2240 mm |
