1984 Hyundai Stellar vs. 1966 Simca 1200S
To start off, 1984 Hyundai Stellar is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Simca 1200S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Simca 1200S would be higher. At 1,439 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Hyundai Stellar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Simca 1200S (79 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1984 Hyundai Stellar. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Simca 1200S should accelerate faster than 1984 Hyundai Stellar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Hyundai Stellar weights approximately 145 kg more than 1966 Simca 1200S.
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, 1966 Simca 1200S (106 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Hyundai Stellar. (105 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Simca 1200S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Hyundai Stellar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Hyundai Stellar | 1966 Simca 1200S | |
| Make | Hyundai | Simca |
| Model | Stellar | 1200S |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1439 cc | 1204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.1 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 70 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2240 mm |
