1961 Simca 1000 vs. 2010 Honda Accord
To start off, 2010 Honda Accord is newer by 49 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1961 Simca 1000. (51 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1961 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Accord weights approximately 882 kg more than 1961 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, 2010 Honda Accord (344 Nm) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Simca 1000. (73 Nm). This means 2010 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Simca 1000 | 2010 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Simca | Honda |
| Model | 1000 | Accord |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 944 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1612 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4935 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2799 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 70 L |
