2005 Chrysler 300 vs. 1965 Simca 1000
To start off, 2005 Chrysler 300 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Simca 1000 would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chrysler 300 (340 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 289 more horse power than 1965 Simca 1000. (51 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 1965 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 1148 kg more than 1965 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 Chrysler 300 (525 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 452 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Simca 1000. (73 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chrysler 300 | 1965 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Simca |
| Model | 300 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1878 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 36 L |
