1972 Pontiac Grand Prix vs. 1961 Simca 1000
To start off, 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Simca 1000 would be higher. At 6,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix (247 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1961 Simca 1000. (51 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 1961 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix weights approximately 1070 kg more than 1961 Simca 1000. 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 Pontiac Grand Prix (462 Nm) has 389 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Simca 1000. (73 Nm). This means 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix | 1961 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Simca |
| Model | Grand Prix | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6547 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 462 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 36 L |
