2005 Chevrolet Astro vs. 1962 Simca 1000
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Astro is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Simca 1000 would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Astro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Astro (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1962 Simca 1000. (51 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Astro should accelerate faster than 1962 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Astro weights approximately 1218 kg more than 1962 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, 2005 Chevrolet Astro (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Simca 1000. (73 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Astro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Astro | 1962 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Simca |
| Model | Astro | 1000 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 65 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 732 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 36 L |
