2009 Jeep Liberty vs. 1964 Simca 1000
To start off, 2009 Jeep Liberty is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Simca 1000 would be higher. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1964 Simca 1000. (51 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 1964 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 1325 kg more than 1964 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, 2009 Jeep Liberty (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Simca 1000. (73 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jeep Liberty | 1964 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Jeep | Simca |
| Model | Liberty | 1000 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1964 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 36 L |
