1976 Buick Estate vs. 1976 Simca 1100
To start off, both 1976 Buick Estate and 1976 Simca 1100 were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick Estate (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1976 Simca 1100. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1976 Simca 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Estate weights approximately 1004 kg more than 1976 Simca 1100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Buick Estate is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 Simca 1100, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1976 Buick Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Simca 1100. (66 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Simca 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Estate | 1976 Simca 1100 | |
| Make | Buick | Simca |
| Model | Estate | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 65 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2530 mm |
