1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1965 Simca 1300
To start off, 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Simca 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Simca 1300 would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1965 Simca 1300. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1965 Simca 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 759 kg more than 1965 Simca 1300. 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, 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Simca 1300. (102 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Simca 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1965 Simca 1300 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Simca |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2530 mm |
