1989 Buick Skylark vs. 1972 Simca 1000
To start off, 1989 Buick Skylark is newer by 17 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 3,344 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Buick Skylark (160 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1000. (52 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Buick Skylark weights approximately 456 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, 1989 Buick Skylark (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Simca 1000. (80 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1989 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Buick Skylark | 1972 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Buick | Simca |
| Model | Skylark | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3344 cc | 1118 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1276 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2230 mm |
