1973 Buick Skylark vs. 1967 Simca 1501
To start off, 1973 Buick Skylark is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Simca 1501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Simca 1501 would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Buick Skylark (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1967 Simca 1501. (81 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1967 Simca 1501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Skylark weights approximately 587 kg more than 1967 Simca 1501. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1973 Buick Skylark (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Simca 1501. (120 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Simca 1501.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Skylark | 1967 Simca 1501 | |
| Make | Buick | Simca |
| Model | Skylark | 1501 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 1473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1018 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 43 L |
