1962 Innocenti 950 vs. 1974 Simca 1301
To start off, 1974 Simca 1301 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Innocenti 950. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Innocenti 950 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Simca 1301 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Simca 1301 (51 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1962 Innocenti 950. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Simca 1301 should accelerate faster than 1962 Innocenti 950. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Simca 1301 weights approximately 284 kg more than 1962 Innocenti 950. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Simca 1301 (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Innocenti 950. (73 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1974 Simca 1301 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Innocenti 950.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Innocenti 950 | 1974 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Innocenti | Simca |
| Model | 950 | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1014 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2530 mm |
