2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1966 Simca 1000
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 38 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 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 299 more horse power than 1966 Simca 1000. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1966 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 770 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, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (486 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 413 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Simca 1000. (73 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 1966 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Simca |
| Model | Corvette | 1000 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 486 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 65 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 36 L |
