1990 Buick LeSabre vs. 1975 Simca 1301
To start off, 1990 Buick LeSabre is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Simca 1301. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Simca 1301 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Buick LeSabre (165 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1975 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1975 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 436 kg more than 1975 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 LeSabre (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Simca 1301. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1990 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick LeSabre | 1975 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Buick | Simca |
| Model | LeSabre | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2530 mm |
