1969 Pontiac GTO vs. 1969 Simca 1501
To start off, both 1969 Pontiac GTO and 1969 Simca 1501 were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,548 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Pontiac GTO (425 HP) has 344 more horse power than 1969 Simca 1501. (81 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1969 Simca 1501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 404 kg more than 1969 Simca 1501. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Pontiac GTO | 1969 Simca 1501 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Simca |
| Model | GTO | 1501 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6548 cc | 1475 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 425 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.7 mm | 75.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 60 L |
