1998 Honda Accord vs. 1961 Simca 1000
To start off, 1998 Honda Accord is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Simca 1000 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Accord (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1961 Simca 1000. (51 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1961 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Accord weights approximately 635 kg more than 1961 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, 1998 Honda Accord (184 Nm) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Simca 1000. (73 Nm). This means 1998 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Accord | 1961 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Honda | Simca |
| Model | Accord | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 65 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 36 L |
