2000 Honda Avancier vs. 1972 Simca 1000
To start off, 2000 Honda Avancier is newer by 28 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 2,251 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Honda Avancier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda Avancier (148 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1000. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Avancier should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda Avancier weights approximately 760 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, 2000 Honda Avancier (205 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Simca 1000. (98 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2000 Honda Avancier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Avancier | 1972 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Honda | Simca |
| Model | Avancier | 1000 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2251 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2230 mm |
