1952 Austin A 70 vs. 1969 Simca 1501
To start off, 1969 Simca 1501 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Simca 1501 (81 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Simca 1501 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A 70 weights approximately 284 kg more than 1969 Simca 1501.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1952 Austin A 70 (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Simca 1501. (124 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1952 Austin A 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Simca 1501.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin A 70 | 1969 Simca 1501 | |
| Make | Austin | Simca |
| Model | A 70 | 1501 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1475 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 75.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 60 L |
