1988 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1966 Simca 1000
To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 22 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 5,740 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 342 more horse power than 1966 Simca 1000. (38 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1966 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 838 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, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (502 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 443 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Simca 1000. (59 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Chevrolet Corvette | 1966 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Simca |
| Model | Corvette | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5740 cc | 844 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 502 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 65 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 43 L |
