1951 Bristol 401 vs. 1975 Simca 1501
To start off, 1975 Simca 1501 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Bristol 401 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Bristol 401 (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1975 Simca 1501. (61 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Bristol 401 should accelerate faster than 1975 Simca 1501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Bristol 401 weights approximately 215 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, 1951 Bristol 401 (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Simca 1501. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1951 Bristol 401 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Simca 1501.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Bristol 401 | 1975 Simca 1501 | |
| Make | Bristol | Simca |
| Model | 401 | 1501 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 61 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2530 mm |
