1998 Honda Accord vs. 1965 Simca 1000
To start off, 1998 Honda Accord is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 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 (131 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1965 Simca 1000. (51 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1965 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Accord weights approximately 585 kg more than 1965 Simca 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 Simca 1000 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 1965 Simca 1000. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Honda Accord, 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, 1998 Honda Accord (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Simca 1000. (73 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Accord | 1965 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Honda | Simca |
| Model | Accord | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1965 |
| 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 |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 36 L |
