1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa vs. 1973 Simca 1301
To start off, 1973 Simca 1301 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Simca 1301 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa (112 HP) has 61 more horse power than 1973 Simca 1301. (51 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa should accelerate faster than 1973 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Simca 1301 weights approximately 457 kg more than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Simca 1301 (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. (88 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1973 Simca 1301 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa | 1973 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Abarth | Simca |
| Model | 1000 TC Corsa | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 51 HP |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 75 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 583 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2530 mm |
