2001 Porsche 911 vs. 1966 Simca 1000
To start off, 2001 Porsche 911 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Simca 1000 would be higher. At 3,594 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche 911 (276 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1966 Simca 1000. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1966 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Porsche 911 weights approximately 810 kg more than 1966 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, 2001 Porsche 911 (759 Nm) has 686 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Simca 1000. (73 Nm). This means 2001 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Porsche 911 | 1966 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Porsche | Simca |
| Model | 911 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3594 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 759 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2230 mm |
