1967 Fiat 124 vs. 1974 Simca 1301
To start off, 1974 Simca 1301 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Simca 1301 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Fiat 124 (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1974 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1974 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Simca 1301 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1967 Fiat 124.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Simca 1301 (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1974 Simca 1301 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat 124 | 1974 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Fiat | Simca |
| Model | 124 | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2530 mm |
