1972 Simca 1000 vs. 1980 Honda Accord
To start off, 1980 Honda Accord is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Simca 1000 would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Honda Accord (79 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1000. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Honda Accord weights approximately 30 kg more than 1972 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, 1980 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Simca 1000. (98 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1980 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Simca 1000 | 1980 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Simca | Honda |
| Model | 1000 | Accord |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 77.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2390 mm |
