1997 Nissan President vs. 1962 Simca 1000
To start off, 1997 Nissan President is newer by 35 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 4,492 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Nissan President (267 HP) has 228 more horse power than 1962 Simca 1000. (39 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1962 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan President weights approximately 1068 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, 1997 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Simca 1000. (64 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1997 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Nissan President | 1962 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Nissan | Simca |
| Model | President | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4492 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 39 HP |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 822 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2230 mm |
