1986 Avanti Avanti vs. 1966 Simca 1000
To start off, 1986 Avanti Avanti is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Simca 1000 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Avanti Avanti (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1966 Simca 1000. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1966 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 890 kg more than 1966 Simca 1000. 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, 1986 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Simca 1000. (73 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1986 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Avanti Avanti | 1966 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Avanti | Simca |
| Model | Avanti | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1966 |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 36 L |
