1971 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1965 Simca 1300
To start off, 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Simca 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Simca 1300 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Simca 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1965 Simca 1300. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior should accelerate faster than 1965 Simca 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Simca 1300 weights approximately 26 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior.
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, 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Simca 1300. (102 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Simca 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior | 1965 Simca 1300 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Simca |
| Model | Junior | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2530 mm |
