1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1972 Simca 1301
To start off, 1972 Simca 1301 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,050 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 890 kg more than 1972 Simca 1301. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 544 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Simca 1301. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 1972 Simca 1301 | |
Make | Buick | Simca |
Model | Riviera | 1301 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2530 mm |