1978 Honda Prelude vs. 1972 Simca 1000
To start off, 1978 Honda Prelude is newer by 6 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 1,750 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Honda Prelude (89 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1000. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Honda Prelude weights approximately 115 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, 1978 Honda Prelude (141 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Simca 1000. (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Honda Prelude | 1972 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Honda | Simca |
| Model | Prelude | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 65 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2230 mm |
