1988 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1969 Simca 1200S
To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Simca 1200S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Simca 1200S would be higher. At 5,012 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1969 Simca 1200S. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1969 Simca 1200S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 660 kg more than 1969 Simca 1200S. 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, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro (312 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Simca 1200S. (105 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Simca 1200S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Chevrolet Camaro | 1969 Simca 1200S | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Simca |
| Model | Camaro | 1200S |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5012 cc | 1203 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.3 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 70 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 53 L |
