Talbot Simca 1100 Break/tourisme 1.1 (50 Hp)


Overall Rating

6.6 / 10
Safety N/A / 5
Not Rated
Engine 3.0 / 5
Value 3.8 / 5
Performance 2.8 / 5
Comfort 3.0 / 5
People\'s Opinion N/A / 5
Not Rated

Talbot Simca:

Simca was a French automaker, founded in November 1934 by Fiat S. p. A. and directed from July 1935 to May 1963 by Italian Henri Pigozzi. Simca was affiliated with Fiat and, after Simca bought Ford's French subsidiary, became increasingly controlled by Chrysler. In 1970, Simca became a brand of Chrysler's European business, ending its period as an independent company. Simca disappeared in 1978, when Chrysler divested its European operations to another French automaker, PSA Peugeot Citroën. PSA replaced the Simca brand with Talbot after a short period when some models were badged as Simca-Talbots....(Read more on Wikipedia)

1100 Break/tourisme Overview:

Talbot Simca (1100 Break/tourisme). A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 0 makes it ideal for daily use.

1.1 (50 Hp) Verdict:

Rating 3 stars

Performance Verdict

Very modest performance, primarily designed for short trips and low-speed urban environments. Highway use is quite challenging.

Fuel Economy

Likely the most economical of the 1.1L range, making it a frugal choice for strictly local travel.

Best Use Case: City

Pros and Cons:

Pros:

  • • Spacious and practical interior for its class
  • • Versatile station wagon body style
  • • Front-wheel drive offered good traction and handling for its time
  • • Generally robust and simple mechanicals
  • • Good visibility

Cons:

  • • Engines are underpowered by modern standards, especially lower HP variants
  • • Lack of modern safety features
  • • Basic interior comfort and amenities
  • • Rust can be a significant issue on older models
  • • Parts availability can be challenging for specific components

Specifications:

Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(1100 Break/tourisme: 1974 - 1976).

General:
Brand:Talbot
Model:Simca
Generation:1100 Break/tourisme
Modification (Engine):1.1 (50 Hp)
Start of production:1976
End of production:1980
Powertrain Architecture:Internal Combustion engine
Body type:Station wagon (estate)
Engine:
Power:50 Hp
Engine aspiration:Naturally aspirated engine
Performance:
Fuel Type:Petrol (Gasoline)

Help others decide – share your experience!