1985 Lada 2104 vs. 1967 Simca 1200S
To start off, 1985 Lada 2104 is newer by 18 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 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Lada 2104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Simca 1200S (79 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1985 Lada 2104. (70 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Simca 1200S should accelerate faster than 1985 Lada 2104. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Lada 2104 weights approximately 159 kg more than 1967 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, 1967 Simca 1200S (103 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lada 2104. (94 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1967 Simca 1200S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lada 2104.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Lada 2104 | 1967 Simca 1200S | |
Make | Lada | Simca |
Model | 2104 | 1200S |
Year Released | 1985 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1204 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1014 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2240 mm |