1956 Fiat 1400 vs. 1972 Simca 1301
To start off, 1972 Simca 1301 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,900 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Simca 1301 (51 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1400. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Simca 1301 should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1972 Simca 1301.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 Fiat 1400 (134 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Simca 1301. (100 Nm). This means 1956 Fiat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Fiat 1400 | 1972 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Fiat | Simca |
| Model | 1400 | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1900 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2530 mm |
