2000 Opel Frontera vs. 1961 Simca 1000
To start off, 2000 Opel Frontera is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Simca 1000 would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Opel Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Opel Frontera (135 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1961 Simca 1000. (51 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Opel Frontera should accelerate faster than 1961 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Opel Frontera weights approximately 1025 kg more than 1961 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, 2000 Opel Frontera (202 Nm) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Simca 1000. (73 Nm). This means 2000 Opel Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Opel Frontera | 1961 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Opel | Simca |
| Model | Frontera | 1000 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1961 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 202 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2230 mm |
