1984 Porsche 930 vs. 1967 Simca 1501
To start off, 1984 Porsche 930 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Simca 1501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Simca 1501 would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1967 Simca 1501. (81 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1967 Simca 1501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Porsche 930 weights approximately 282 kg more than 1967 Simca 1501. 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, 1984 Porsche 930 (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Simca 1501. (120 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Simca 1501.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Porsche 930 | 1967 Simca 1501 | |
| Make | Porsche | Simca |
| Model | 930 | 1501 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3299 cc | 1473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 75.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.4 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1018 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2550 mm |
