1979 Buick Century vs. 1964 Simca 1000
To start off, 1979 Buick Century is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Simca 1000 would be higher. At 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick Century (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1964 Simca 1000. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1964 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Century weights approximately 630 kg more than 1964 Simca 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1979 Buick Century (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Simca 1000. (64 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Century | 1964 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Buick | Simca |
| Model | Century | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 844 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2230 mm |
