1988 Opel Corsa vs. 1975 Simca 1100
To start off, 1988 Opel Corsa is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Simca 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Simca 1100 would be higher. At 993 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Opel Corsa (45 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1975 Simca 1100. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 1975 Simca 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Simca 1100 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1988 Opel Corsa.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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 Opel Corsa (68 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Simca 1100. (66 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Simca 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Opel Corsa | 1975 Simca 1100 | |
| Make | Opel | Simca |
| Model | Corsa | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 993 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 65 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 42 L |
