1985 Porsche 930 vs. 1957 Simca Plein Ceil
To start off, 1985 Porsche 930 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Simca Plein Ceil. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Simca Plein Ceil would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 930 (297 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1957 Simca Plein Ceil. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1957 Simca Plein Ceil. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Porsche 930 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1957 Simca Plein Ceil. 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, 1985 Porsche 930 (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Simca Plein Ceil. (90 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1985 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Simca Plein Ceil.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Porsche 930 | 1957 Simca Plein Ceil | |
| Make | Porsche | Simca |
| Model | 930 | Plein Ceil |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3299 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2450 mm |
