2007 Nissan 1400 vs. 1966 Simca 1200S
To start off, 2007 Nissan 1400 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Simca 1200S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Simca 1200S would be higher. At 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Simca 1200S (79 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2007 Nissan 1400. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Simca 1200S should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan 1400.
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, 1966 Simca 1200S (106 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan 1400. (97 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1966 Simca 1200S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan 1400 | 1966 Simca 1200S | |
| Make | Nissan | Simca |
| Model | 1400 | 1200S |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1397 cc | 1204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 53 L |
