1970 Buick Centurion vs. 1970 Simca 1200S
To start off, both 1970 Buick Centurion and 1970 Simca 1200S were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,467 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Buick Centurion (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1970 Simca 1200S. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 1970 Simca 1200S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Centurion weights approximately 1215 kg more than 1970 Simca 1200S. 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, 1970 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 392 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Simca 1200S. (106 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Simca 1200S. 1970 Buick Centurion has automatic transmission and 1970 Simca 1200S has manual transmission. 1970 Simca 1200S will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Buick Centurion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Buick Centurion | 1970 Simca 1200S | |
Make | Buick | Simca |
Model | Centurion | 1200S |
Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 7467 cc | 1204 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 498 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2240 mm |