1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 1974 Simca 1301
To start off, 1974 Simca 1301 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1974 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1974 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 596 kg more than 1974 Simca 1301. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Simca 1301. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 1974 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Simca |
| Model | Cutlass | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1014 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2530 mm |
