1968 Chevrolet Corvette 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 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,360 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (191 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1975 Simca 1501. (61 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1975 Simca 1501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 400 kg more than 1975 Simca 1501. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (500 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Simca 1501. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Simca 1501.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Chevrolet Corvette | 1975 Simca 1501 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Simca |
Model | Corvette | 1501 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5360 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 191 HP | 61 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2530 mm |