1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1971 Simca 1301
To start off, 1971 Simca 1301 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. Both 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 1971 Simca 1301 are equipped with a 1,290 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1971 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1971 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Simca 1301 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Let's talk about torque, 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia (103 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Simca 1301. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1971 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Simca |
| Model | Giulia | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2530 mm |
