2009 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 1979 Simca 2 Litres
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Simca 2 Litres. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Simca 2 Litres would be higher. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 141 kg more than 1979 Simca 2 Litres.
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. 1979 Simca 2 Litres has automatic transmission and 2009 Chevrolet Colorado has manual transmission. 2009 Chevrolet Colorado will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Simca 2 Litres will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Chevrolet Colorado | 1979 Simca 2 Litres | |
Make | Chevrolet | Simca |
Model | Colorado | 2 Litres |
Year Released | 2009 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2901 cc | 1981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2670 mm |