1970 Simca 1200S vs. 1973 Triumph 1500
To start off, 1973 Triumph 1500 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Simca 1200S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Simca 1200S would be higher. At 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Triumph 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Simca 1200S (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1973 Triumph 1500. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Simca 1200S should accelerate faster than 1973 Triumph 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Triumph 1500 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1970 Simca 1200S.
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, 1973 Triumph 1500 (110 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Simca 1200S. (106 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 Triumph 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Simca 1200S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Simca 1200S | 1973 Triumph 1500 | |
| Make | Simca | Triumph |
| Model | 1200S | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1204 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 63 L |
