1990 Honda Concerto vs. 1972 Simca 1000
To start off, 1990 Honda Concerto is newer by 18 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 1,394 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Honda Concerto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Concerto (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1000. (52 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda Concerto weights approximately 220 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, 1990 Honda Concerto (112 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Simca 1000. (80 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Concerto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Concerto | 1972 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Honda | Simca |
| Model | Concerto | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1394 cc | 1118 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2230 mm |
