1993 Peugeot 405 vs. 1972 Simca 1000
To start off, 1993 Peugeot 405 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Simca 1000 would be higher. At 1,360 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Peugeot 405 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Peugeot 405 (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1000. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Peugeot 405 should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Peugeot 405 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1972 Simca 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Peugeot 405 (115 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Simca 1000. (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Peugeot 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Peugeot 405 | 1972 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Simca |
| Model | 405 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 65 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2230 mm |
