1969 Austin 1300 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 Austin 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Austin 1300 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Simca 1301 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Austin 1300 (70 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1971 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Austin 1300 should accelerate faster than 1971 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Simca 1301 weights approximately 185 kg more than 1969 Austin 1300.
Let's talk about torque, 1969 Austin 1300 (101 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Simca 1301. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1969 Austin 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Austin 1300 | 1971 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Austin | Simca |
| Model | 1300 | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 75 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2530 mm |
