2006 Porsche 911 vs. 1962 Simca 1000
To start off, 2006 Porsche 911 is newer by 44 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 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (325 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 1962 Simca 1000. (51 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1962 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche 911 weights approximately 1003 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, 2006 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Simca 1000. (73 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Porsche 911 | 1962 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Porsche | Simca |
| Model | 911 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3589 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 732 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 36 L |
