2004 Honda Accord vs. 1971 Simca 1301
To start off, 2004 Honda Accord is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Simca 1301. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Simca 1301 would be higher. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Accord (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1971 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1971 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Accord weights approximately 635 kg more than 1971 Simca 1301. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Honda Accord (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Simca 1301. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Accord | 1971 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Honda | Simca |
| Model | Accord | 1301 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2204 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2530 mm |
