1989 Buick Estate vs. 1961 Simca 1000
To start off, 1989 Buick Estate is newer by 28 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 6,597 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1961 Simca 1000. (51 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1961 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Buick Estate weights approximately 1155 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, 1989 Buick Estate (435 Nm) has 362 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Simca 1000. (73 Nm). This means 1989 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Buick Estate | 1961 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Buick | Simca |
| Model | Estate | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6597 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2230 mm |
