1988 Buick Skylark vs. 1972 Simca 1000
To start off, 1988 Buick Skylark is newer by 16 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 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Buick Skylark (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1000. (52 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Buick Skylark weights approximately 370 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, 1988 Buick Skylark (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Simca 1000. (80 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1988 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Skylark | 1972 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Buick | Simca |
| Model | Skylark | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1118 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2230 mm |
