1999 Audi R8R vs. 1963 Simca 1000
To start off, 1999 Audi R8R is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Simca 1000 would be higher. At 3,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Audi R8R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Audi R8R (247 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1963 Simca 1000. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Audi R8R should accelerate faster than 1963 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Simca 1000 weights approximately 728 kg more than 1999 Audi R8R.
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, 1999 Audi R8R (330 Nm) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Simca 1000. (73 Nm). This means 1999 Audi R8R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Audi R8R | 1963 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Audi | Simca |
| Model | R8R | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3898 cc | 943 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1260 mm |
