1992 Nissan 300 ZX vs. 1962 Simca 1000
To start off, 1992 Nissan 300 ZX is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Simca 1000 would be higher. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Nissan 300 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Nissan 300 ZX (279 HP) has 240 more horse power than 1962 Simca 1000. (39 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1962 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 763 kg more than 1962 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, 1992 Nissan 300 ZX (377 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Simca 1000. (64 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1992 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Nissan 300 ZX | 1962 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Nissan | Simca |
| Model | 300 ZX | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2960 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 39 HP |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 822 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2230 mm |
