1969 Buick GS vs. 1964 Simca 1000
To start off, 1969 Buick GS is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Simca 1000 would be higher. At 5,724 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Buick GS (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1964 Simca 1000. (38 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Buick GS should accelerate faster than 1964 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Buick GS weights approximately 880 kg more than 1964 Simca 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1969 Buick GS (395 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Simca 1000. (59 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Buick GS | 1964 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Buick | Simca |
| Model | GS | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 844 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 395 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 65 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2230 mm |
