1997 Honda Accord vs. 1974 Simca 1301
To start off, 1997 Honda Accord is newer by 23 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda Accord (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1974 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1974 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda Accord weights approximately 351 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, 1997 Honda Accord (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Simca 1301. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1997 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Accord | 1974 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Honda | Simca |
| Model | Accord | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1014 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
