1999 Honda Accord vs. 1976 Simca 1100
To start off, 1999 Honda Accord is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Simca 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Simca 1100 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Accord (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1976 Simca 1100. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1976 Simca 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Accord weights approximately 485 kg more than 1976 Simca 1100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1999 Honda Accord (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Simca 1100. (66 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Simca 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Accord | 1976 Simca 1100 | |
| Make | Honda | Simca |
| Model | Accord | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| 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 | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 42 L |
