Nichols-Shepard 20-42 vs Turner-Simplicity 12-20
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Nichols-Shepard 20-42 and the Turner-Simplicity 12-20 deliver the same power: 22 HP.
- The Nichols-Shepard 20-42 is the more recent model: production started in 1918, versus 1915 for the Turner-Simplicity 12-20.
- The Nichols-Shepard 20-42 is heavier: 6123 kg versus 1814 kg for the Turner-Simplicity 12-20.
Full specs comparison
| Nichols-Shepard 20-42 | Turner-Simplicity 12-20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 22 HP | 22 HP |
| Production years | 1918–1925 | 1915–1919 |
| Fuel | Kerosene | Kerosene |
| Cylinders | 2 | 4 |
| Displacement | 16.5 L | 3.8 L |
| Weight | 6 123 kg | 1 814 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 2 / 1 | 2 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | — | 203 cm |
| Length | 469 cm | 325 cm |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Nichols-Shepard 20-42 or the Turner-Simplicity 12-20?
The Nichols-Shepard 20-42 and the Turner-Simplicity 12-20 deliver the same power: 22 HP.
Which is more recent, the Nichols-Shepard 20-42 or the Turner-Simplicity 12-20?
The Nichols-Shepard 20-42 is the more recent model: production started in 1918, versus 1915 for the Turner-Simplicity 12-20.
Which is heavier, the Nichols-Shepard 20-42 or the Turner-Simplicity 12-20?
The Nichols-Shepard 20-42 is heavier: 6123 kg versus 1814 kg for the Turner-Simplicity 12-20.