1955 Daimler One-O-Four vs. 1975 Simca 1501
To start off, 1975 Simca 1501 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Daimler One-O-Four would be higher. At 3,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Daimler One-O-Four is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Daimler One-O-Four (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1975 Simca 1501. (61 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Daimler One-O-Four should accelerate faster than 1975 Simca 1501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Daimler One-O-Four weights approximately 870 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, 1955 Daimler One-O-Four (259 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Simca 1501. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1955 Daimler One-O-Four will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Simca 1501.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Daimler One-O-Four | 1975 Simca 1501 | |
| Make | Daimler | Simca |
| Model | One-O-Four | 1501 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3468 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 61 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 259 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2530 mm |
