1962 Buick Invicta vs. 1979 Simca 1100
To start off, 1979 Simca 1100 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Buick Invicta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Buick Invicta would be higher. At 6,576 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Buick Invicta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Buick Invicta (325 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 1979 Simca 1100. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1979 Simca 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Buick Invicta weights approximately 1190 kg more than 1979 Simca 1100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1962 Buick Invicta is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1962 Buick Invicta. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Simca 1100, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1962 Buick Invicta (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 517 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Simca 1100. (66 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1962 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Simca 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Buick Invicta | 1979 Simca 1100 | |
| Make | Buick | Simca |
| Model | Invicta | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 65 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1590 mm |
