1985 Buick LeSabre vs. 1975 Simca 1501
To start off, 1985 Buick LeSabre is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Simca 1501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Simca 1501 would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Buick LeSabre (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1975 Simca 1501. (61 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1975 Simca 1501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 580 kg more than 1975 Simca 1501. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Buick LeSabre (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Simca 1501. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1985 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Simca 1501.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Buick LeSabre | 1975 Simca 1501 | |
| Make | Buick | Simca |
| Model | LeSabre | 1501 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 61 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2530 mm |
