1996 Fiat Tempra vs. 1972 Simca 1000
To start off, 1996 Fiat Tempra is newer by 24 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 1,372 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Fiat Tempra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Fiat Tempra (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1000. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Tempra should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Fiat Tempra weights approximately 170 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, 1996 Fiat Tempra (111 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Simca 1000. (98 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1996 Fiat Tempra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Fiat Tempra | 1972 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Fiat | Simca |
| Model | Tempra | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1372 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2230 mm |
