1995 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1949 Simca 8
To start off, 1995 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Simca 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Simca 8 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Roadmaster (257 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1949 Simca 8. (49 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1949 Simca 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 1120 kg more than 1949 Simca 8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1995 Buick Roadmaster (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Simca 8. (88 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Simca 8. 1995 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 1949 Simca 8 has manual transmission. 1949 Simca 8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Buick Roadmaster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Roadmaster | 1949 Simca 8 | |
| Make | Buick | Simca |
| Model | Roadmaster | 8 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1220 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 257 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2450 mm |
