1987 Lada 2104 vs. 1964 Simca 1000
To start off, 1987 Lada 2104 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Simca 1000 would be higher. At 1,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Lada 2104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lada 2104 (71 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1964 Simca 1000. (51 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lada 2104 should accelerate faster than 1964 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lada 2104 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1964 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, 1987 Lada 2104 (118 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Simca 1000. (73 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1987 Lada 2104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Lada 2104 | 1964 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Lada | Simca |
| Model | 2104 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 36 L |
