1973 Opel Admiral vs. 1972 Simca 1000
To start off, 1973 Opel Admiral 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 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Opel Admiral (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1000. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Opel Admiral weights approximately 700 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 Opel Admiral (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Simca 1000. (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Opel Admiral | 1972 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Opel | Simca |
| Model | Admiral | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2784 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 227 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 65 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2230 mm |
