1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 1972 Simca 1301
To start off, 1972 Simca 1301 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 1500 (80 HP) has 29 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1301. (51 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 1500 should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Simca 1301 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Fiat 1500 (104 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Simca 1301. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1959 Fiat 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 1500 | 1972 Simca 1301 | |
Make | Fiat | Simca |
Model | 1500 | 1301 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 51 HP |
Torque | 104 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 75 mm |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2530 mm |