2008 Honda Accord vs. 1972 Simca 1301
To start off, 2008 Honda Accord is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Simca 1301. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Simca 1301 would be higher. At 2,352 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (177 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Accord weights approximately 344 kg more than 1972 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, 2008 Honda Accord (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Simca 1301. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Accord | 1972 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Honda | Simca |
| Model | Accord | 1301 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2352 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1354 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2530 mm |
