1995 Acura NSX vs. 1972 Simca 1000
To start off, 1995 Acura NSX is newer by 23 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 3,178 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Acura NSX (420 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 361 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1000. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Acura NSX weights approximately 637 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, 1995 Acura NSX (414 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Simca 1000. (98 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1995 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Acura NSX | 1972 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Acura | Simca |
| Model | NSX | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3178 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2230 mm |
