1980 Buick Electra vs. 1965 Simca 1000
To start off, 1980 Buick Electra is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Simca 1000 would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Buick Electra (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1965 Simca 1000. (51 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1965 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra weights approximately 960 kg more than 1965 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, 1980 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Simca 1000. (73 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Buick Electra | 1965 Simca 1000 | |
Make | Buick | Simca |
Model | Electra | 1000 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 944 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 73 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 36 L |