1979 Buick LeSabre vs. 1966 Simca 1000
To start off, 1979 Buick LeSabre is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Simca 1000 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick LeSabre (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1966 Simca 1000. (38 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1966 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 770 kg more than 1966 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 LeSabre (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Simca 1000. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick LeSabre | 1966 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Buick | Simca |
| Model | LeSabre | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2230 mm |
