1961 Simca 1000 vs. 2005 Honda Life
To start off, 2005 Honda Life is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Simca 1000 would be higher. At 944 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Simca 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Simca 1000 (51 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2005 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Simca 1000 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Life weights approximately 60 kg more than 1961 Simca 1000.
Let's talk about torque, 1961 Simca 1000 (73 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Life. (57 Nm). This means 1961 Simca 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Simca 1000 | 2005 Honda Life | |
| Make | Simca | Honda |
| Model | 1000 | Life |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 944 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2370 mm |
