2007 Jaguar XKR vs. 1965 Simca 1000
To start off, 2007 Jaguar XKR is newer by 42 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 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jaguar XKR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XKR (392 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 341 more horse power than 1965 Simca 1000. (51 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XKR should accelerate faster than 1965 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jaguar XKR weights approximately 1115 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, 2007 Jaguar XKR (541 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 468 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Simca 1000. (73 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XKR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jaguar XKR | 1965 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Simca |
| Model | XKR | 1000 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 392 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 541 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 36 L |
