1972 Honda Z vs. 1972 Simca 1000
To start off, both 1972 Honda Z and 1972 Simca 1000 were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Simca 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Simca 1000 (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1972 Honda Z. (24 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Simca 1000 should accelerate faster than 1972 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Simca 1000 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1972 Honda Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Simca 1000 (98 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Honda Z. (30 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1972 Simca 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Honda Z | 1972 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Honda | Simca |
| Model | Z | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 30 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2230 mm |
