1974 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 1972 Simca 1000
To start off, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 2 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 7,473 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville (197 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1000. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 1335 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, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville (468 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 404 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Simca 1000. (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Pontiac Bonneville | 1972 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Simca |
| Model | Bonneville | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 7473 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2110 kg | 775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5750 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2230 mm |
