1998 Pontiac Firebird vs. 1962 Simca 1000
To start off, 1998 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 36 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 3,353 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Pontiac Firebird (147 HP) has 108 more horse power than 1962 Simca 1000. (39 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1962 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 706 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, 1998 Pontiac Firebird (257 Nm @ 3150 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Simca 1000. (64 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1998 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Pontiac Firebird | 1962 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Simca |
| Model | Firebird | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3353 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 147 HP | 39 HP |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3150 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1528 kg | 822 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2230 mm |
