1957 Simca Plein Ceil vs. 1970 Simca 1301
To start off, 1970 Simca 1301 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Simca Plein Ceil. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Simca Plein Ceil would be higher. Both 1957 Simca Plein Ceil and 1970 Simca 1301 are equipped with a 1,290 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Simca Plein Ceil (56 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1970 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Simca Plein Ceil should accelerate faster than 1970 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Simca 1301 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1957 Simca Plein Ceil.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Simca 1301 (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Simca Plein Ceil. (90 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1970 Simca 1301 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Simca Plein Ceil.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Simca Plein Ceil | 1970 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Simca | Simca |
| Model | Plein Ceil | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2530 mm |
