1992 Infiniti Q45 vs. 1972 Simca 1000
To start off, 1992 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 20 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 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Infiniti Q45 (277 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1000. (52 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 930 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, 1992 Infiniti Q45 (396 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Simca 1000. (80 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1992 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Infiniti Q45 | 1972 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Infiniti | Simca |
| Model | Q45 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4494 cc | 1118 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 396 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2230 mm |
