1999 Honda Shuttle vs. 1972 Simca 1000
To start off, 1999 Honda Shuttle 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 2,253 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Honda Shuttle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Shuttle (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1000. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 750 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 Shuttle (206 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Simca 1000. (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Honda Shuttle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Shuttle | 1972 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Honda | Simca |
| Model | Shuttle | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2253 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97 mm | 65 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2230 mm |
