1955 Fiat 1100 vs. 1971 Simca 1301
To start off, 1971 Simca 1301 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Simca 1301 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Simca 1301 (51 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 1100. (35 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Simca 1301 should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Simca 1301 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1955 Fiat 1100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Simca 1301 (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 1100. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Simca 1301 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Fiat 1100 | 1971 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Fiat | Simca |
| Model | 1100 | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2530 mm |
