1999 Honda Prelude vs. 1972 Simca 1000
To start off, 1999 Honda Prelude is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Simca 1000 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Prelude (132 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1000. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Prelude weights approximately 465 kg more than 1972 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, 1999 Honda Prelude (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Simca 1000. (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Prelude | 1972 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Honda | Simca |
| Model | Prelude | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 65 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2230 mm |
