1985 Renault 25 vs. 1967 Simca 1200S
To start off, 1985 Renault 25 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 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Renault 25 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Renault 25 (180 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1967 Simca 1200S. (79 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Renault 25 should accelerate faster than 1967 Simca 1200S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Renault 25 weights approximately 485 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Renault 25 (286 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Simca 1200S. (103 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1985 Renault 25 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Simca 1200S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Renault 25 | 1967 Simca 1200S | |
| Make | Renault | Simca |
| Model | 25 | 1200S |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 53 L |
