1992 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1965 Simca 1000
To start off, 1992 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Simca 1000 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Caterham Super 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Caterham Super 7 (251 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1965 Simca 1000. (51 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1965 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Simca 1000 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1992 Caterham Super 7.
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, 1992 Caterham Super 7 (250 Nm @ 6250 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Simca 1000. (73 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1992 Caterham Super 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Caterham Super 7 | 1965 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Caterham | Simca |
| Model | Super 7 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2230 mm |
