1987 Buick Regal vs. 1961 Simca 1000
To start off, 1987 Buick Regal is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Simca 1000 would be higher. At 2,843 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Regal (135 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1961 Simca 1000. (51 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1961 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Regal weights approximately 610 kg more than 1961 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, 1987 Buick Regal (244 Nm) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Simca 1000. (73 Nm). This means 1987 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Regal | 1961 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Buick | Simca |
| Model | Regal | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2843 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 36 L |
