1969 Renault 12 vs. 1969 Simca 1501
To start off, both 1969 Renault 12 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 1,565 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Renault 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Renault 12 (113 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1969 Simca 1501. (81 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Renault 12 should accelerate faster than 1969 Simca 1501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Simca 1501 weights approximately 66 kg more than 1969 Renault 12.
Because 1969 Simca 1501 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Simca 1501. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1969 Renault 12, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1969 Renault 12 (140 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Simca 1501. (124 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1969 Renault 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Simca 1501.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Renault 12 | 1969 Simca 1501 | |
| Make | Renault | Simca |
| Model | 12 | 1501 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1565 cc | 1475 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 60 L |
