1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1972 Simca 1000
To start off, 1972 Simca 1000 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 would be higher. At 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1000. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 weights approximately 305 kg more than 1972 Simca 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Simca 1000. (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1972 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Simca |
| Model | 1750 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1778 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 65 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2230 mm |
