1990 Buick Electra vs. 1974 Simca 1301
To start off, 1990 Buick Electra is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Simca 1301. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Simca 1301 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Buick Electra (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1974 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1974 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Electra weights approximately 535 kg more than 1974 Simca 1301. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Buick Electra (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Simca 1301. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Electra | 1974 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Buick | Simca |
| Model | Electra | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2530 mm |
