1970 Buick Skylark vs. 1975 Simca 1301
To start off, 1975 Simca 1301 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 5,723 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Buick Skylark (155 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1975 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1975 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Skylark weights approximately 830 kg more than 1975 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, 1970 Buick Skylark (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Simca 1301. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick Skylark | 1975 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Buick | Simca |
| Model | Skylark | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5723 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5430 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2530 mm |
