1968 Simca 1000 vs. 1968 Simca 1301
To start off, both 1968 Simca 1000 and 1968 Simca 1301 were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,475 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Simca 1301 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Simca 1301 (68 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1968 Simca 1000. (38 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Simca 1301 should accelerate faster than 1968 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Simca 1301 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1968 Simca 1000. 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, 1968 Simca 1301 (124 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Simca 1000. (59 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Simca 1301 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Simca 1000 | 1968 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Simca | Simca |
| Model | 1000 | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 844 cc | 1475 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 59 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
