1979 Buick Electra vs. 1972 Simca 1000
To start off, 1979 Buick Electra is newer by 7 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 5,736 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick Electra (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1000. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Electra weights approximately 965 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, 1979 Buick Electra (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Simca 1000. (98 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Electra | 1972 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Buick | Simca |
| Model | Electra | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 274 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1825 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2230 mm |
