1990 Daihatsu Domino vs. 1961 Simca 1000
To start off, 1990 Daihatsu Domino is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Simca 1000 would be higher. At 944 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Simca 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Simca 1000 (51 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1990 Daihatsu Domino. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Simca 1000 should accelerate faster than 1990 Daihatsu Domino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Simca 1000 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1990 Daihatsu Domino. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1961 Simca 1000 (73 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Daihatsu Domino. (69 Nm). This means 1961 Simca 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Daihatsu Domino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Daihatsu Domino | 1961 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Simca |
| Model | Domino | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1260 mm |
