1970 Matra-Simca M530 vs. 1970 Volkswagen 411
To start off, both 1970 Matra-Simca M530 and 1970 Volkswagen 411 were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,699 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Matra-Simca M530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Volkswagen 411 (79 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1970 Matra-Simca M530. (71 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Volkswagen 411 should accelerate faster than 1970 Matra-Simca M530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Volkswagen 411 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1970 Matra-Simca M530. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1970 Volkswagen 411 (135 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Matra-Simca M530. (128 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 Volkswagen 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Matra-Simca M530.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Matra-Simca M530 | 1970 Volkswagen 411 | |
| Make | Matra-Simca | Volkswagen |
| Model | M530 | 411 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Size | 1699 cc | 1678 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2510 mm |
