2009 Honda Accord vs. 1961 Simca 1000
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Simca 1000 would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1961 Simca 1000. (51 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1961 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 955 kg more than 1961 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, 2009 Honda Accord (221 Nm) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Simca 1000. (73 Nm). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Accord | 1961 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Honda | Simca |
| Model | Accord | 1000 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 36 L |
