2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 1970 Simca 1200S
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Simca 1200S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Simca 1200S would be higher. At 2,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1970 Simca 1200S. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1970 Simca 1200S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1431 kg more than 1970 Simca 1200S. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Simca 1200S. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Simca 1200S. (106 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Simca 1200S.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Defender | 1970 Simca 1200S | |
| Make | Land Rover | Simca |
| Model | Defender | 1200S |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 1204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2286 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 53 L |
