1988 Pontiac Banshee vs. 1979 Simca 2 Litres
To start off, 1988 Pontiac Banshee is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Simca 2 Litres. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Simca 2 Litres would be higher. At 4,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Pontiac Banshee is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Pontiac Banshee weights approximately 556 kg more than 1979 Simca 2 Litres.
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. 1979 Simca 2 Litres has automatic transmission and 1988 Pontiac Banshee has manual transmission. 1988 Pontiac Banshee will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Simca 2 Litres will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Pontiac Banshee | 1979 Simca 2 Litres | |
| Make | Pontiac | Simca |
| Model | Banshee | 2 Litres |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4042 cc | 1981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1681 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2670 mm |
