2005 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1975 Simca 1501
To start off, 2005 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Simca 1501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Simca 1501 would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1975 Simca 1501. (61 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1975 Simca 1501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 672 kg more than 1975 Simca 1501. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Simca 1501. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Simca 1501.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Park Avenue | 1975 Simca 1501 | |
| Make | Buick | Simca |
| Model | Park Avenue | 1501 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 61 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2530 mm |
