1996 Porsche 993 vs. 1972 Simca 1000
To start off, 1996 Porsche 993 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 3,746 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 993 (296 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1000. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Porsche 993 weights approximately 560 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 Porsche 993 (355 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Simca 1000. (98 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1996 Porsche 993 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Porsche 993 | 1972 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Porsche | Simca |
| Model | 993 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3746 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2230 mm |
