1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1964 Simca 1300
To start off, 1996 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Simca 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Simca 1300 would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1964 Simca 1300. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1964 Simca 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 750 kg more than 1964 Simca 1300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1964 Simca 1300 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1964 Simca 1300. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Simca 1300. (102 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Simca 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Park Avenue | 1964 Simca 1300 | |
| Make | Buick | Simca |
| Model | Park Avenue | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3798 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
