1954 Buick 70 vs. 1972 Simca 1000
To start off, 1972 Simca 1000 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 70 would be higher. At 5,274 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Buick 70 (200 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1000. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Buick 70 should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 70 weights approximately 1123 kg more than 1972 Simca 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1954 Buick 70 (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Simca 1000. (98 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 70 | 1972 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Buick | Simca |
| Model | 70 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5274 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1983 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2230 mm |
