1970 Simca 1301 vs. 1974 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1974 Toyota Carina is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Simca 1301. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Simca 1301 would be higher. At 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Toyota Carina (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1970 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1970 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Simca 1301 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1974 Toyota Carina.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Toyota Carina (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Simca 1301. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1974 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Simca 1301 | 1974 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Simca | Toyota |
| Model | 1301 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2430 mm |
