1998 Porsche 911 vs. 1964 Simca 1300
To start off, 1998 Porsche 911 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Simca 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Simca 1300 would be higher. At 3,387 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (296 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1964 Simca 1300. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1964 Simca 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Porsche 911 weights approximately 336 kg more than 1964 Simca 1300. 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 Porsche 911 (350 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Simca 1300. (102 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Simca 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Porsche 911 | 1964 Simca 1300 | |
| Make | Porsche | Simca |
| Model | 911 | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3387 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 60 L |
