1968 Abarth 1300 vs. 1975 Simca 1501
To start off, 1975 Simca 1501 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Abarth 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Abarth 1300 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Simca 1501 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Abarth 1300 (73 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1975 Simca 1501. (61 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1975 Simca 1501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Simca 1501 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1968 Abarth 1300.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Abarth 1300 (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Simca 1501. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Abarth 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Simca 1501.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Abarth 1300 | 1975 Simca 1501 | |
| Make | Abarth | Simca |
| Model | 1300 | 1501 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 61 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2530 mm |
