1981 Buick Estate vs. 1972 Simca 1301
To start off, 1981 Buick Estate is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Simca 1301. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Simca 1301 would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Buick Estate (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Estate weights approximately 870 kg more than 1972 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, 1981 Buick Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Simca 1301. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1981 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Buick Estate | 1972 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Buick | Simca |
| Model | Estate | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1010 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 |
