1973 Honda 145 vs. 1972 Simca 1000
To start off, 1973 Honda 145 is newer by 1 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 1,432 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Honda 145 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Honda 145 (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1000. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Honda 145 should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Honda 145 weights approximately 60 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, 1973 Honda 145 (123 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Simca 1000. (98 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1973 Honda 145 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Honda 145 | 1972 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Honda | Simca |
| Model | 145 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1432 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2230 mm |
