1980 Buick Estate vs. 1974 Simca 1301
To start off, 1980 Buick Estate is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Simca 1301. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Simca 1301 would be higher. At 4,931 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Buick Estate (140 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1974 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1974 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Estate weights approximately 856 kg more than 1974 Simca 1301. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Buick Estate (318 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Simca 1301. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Estate | 1974 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Buick | Simca |
| Model | Estate | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4931 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1014 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2530 mm |
