1992 Buick Regal vs. 1971 Simca 1301
To start off, 1992 Buick Regal is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Simca 1301. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Simca 1301 would be higher. At 2,844 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Buick Regal (170 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1971 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1971 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Buick Regal weights approximately 300 kg more than 1971 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, 1992 Buick Regal (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Simca 1301. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1992 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Buick Regal | 1971 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Buick | Simca |
| Model | Regal | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2844 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2530 mm |
