1968 Simca 1000 vs. 1972 Simca 1301
To start off, 1972 Simca 1301 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Simca 1000 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Simca 1301 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Simca 1301 (51 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1968 Simca 1000. (38 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Simca 1301 should accelerate faster than 1968 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Simca 1301 weights approximately 260 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Simca 1301 (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Simca 1000. (59 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 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 | 1972 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Simca | Simca |
| Model | 1000 | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 844 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 59 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1010 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 |
