1970 Peugeot 504 vs. 1972 Simca 1301
To start off, 1972 Simca 1301 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Peugeot 504 (104 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1972 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 Peugeot 504 (167 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Simca 1301. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Peugeot 504 | 1972 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Simca |
| Model | 504 | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2530 mm |
