1995 Buick Riviera vs. 1974 Simca 1301
To start off, 1995 Buick Riviera is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Simca 1301. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Simca 1301 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Riviera (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1974 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1974 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Riviera weights approximately 686 kg more than 1974 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, 1995 Buick Riviera (313 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Simca 1301. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Riviera | 1974 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Buick | Simca |
| Model | Riviera | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1014 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
