1972 Simca 1000 vs. 1997 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 1997 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 25 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 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1000. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 880 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, 1997 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Simca 1000. (98 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1997 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Simca 1000 | 1997 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Simca | Buick |
| Model | 1000 | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 3798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2780 mm |
