1968 Simca 1301 vs. 1970 Simca 1200S
To start off, 1970 Simca 1200S is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Simca 1301. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Simca 1301 would be higher. At 1,475 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Simca 1301 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Simca 1200S (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1968 Simca 1301. (68 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Simca 1200S should accelerate faster than 1968 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Simca 1301 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1970 Simca 1200S.
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 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Simca 1200S. (106 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Simca 1301 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Simca 1200S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Simca 1301 | 1970 Simca 1200S | |
| Make | Simca | Simca |
| Model | 1301 | 1200S |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1475 cc | 1204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 53 L |
