1998 Porsche 911 vs. 1972 Simca 1000
To start off, 1998 Porsche 911 is newer by 26 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (444 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 401 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1000. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Porsche 911 weights approximately 520 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, 1998 Porsche 911 (665 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 601 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Simca 1000. (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Porsche 911 | 1972 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Porsche | Simca |
| Model | 911 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 665 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2230 mm |
