1980 Holden Kingswood vs. 1972 Simca 1000
To start off, 1980 Holden Kingswood is newer by 8 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 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Holden Kingswood (89 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1000. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Holden Kingswood should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 595 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, 1980 Holden Kingswood (221 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Simca 1000. (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Holden Kingswood | 1972 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Holden | Simca |
| Model | Kingswood | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3298 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2230 mm |
