1968 Opel GT vs. 1974 Simca 1301
To start off, 1974 Simca 1301 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel GT would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Simca 1301 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Opel GT (58 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1974 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Opel GT should accelerate faster than 1974 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Simca 1301 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1968 Opel GT.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Simca 1301 (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel GT. (87 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1974 Simca 1301 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Opel GT | 1974 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Opel | Simca |
| Model | GT | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1078 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2530 mm |
