2002 Nissan R 390 GT1 vs. 1966 Simca 1000
To start off, 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1 is newer by 36 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. In terms of performance, 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1 (543 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 505 more horse power than 1966 Simca 1000. (38 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 1966 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1 weights approximately 284 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, 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1 (637 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 572 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Simca 1000. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1 | 1966 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Nissan | Simca |
| Model | R 390 GT1 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1104 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2230 mm |
