1965 Austin A 40 vs. 1969 Simca 1301
To start off, 1969 Simca 1301 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,475 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Simca 1301 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Simca 1301 (68 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Simca 1301 should accelerate faster than 1965 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Simca 1301 weights approximately 235 kg more than 1965 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1969 Simca 1301 (124 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Simca 1301 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Austin A 40 | 1969 Simca 1301 | |
Make | Austin | Simca |
Model | A 40 | 1301 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1475 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 53 L |