1971 Audi 100 vs. 1974 Simca 1301
To start off, 1974 Simca 1301 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Audi 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Audi 100 would be higher. At 1,871 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Audi 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Audi 100 (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1974 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Audi 100 should accelerate faster than 1974 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Audi 100 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1974 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, 1971 Audi 100 (161 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Simca 1301. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1971 Audi 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Audi 100 | 1974 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Audi | Simca |
| Model | 100 | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1871 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2530 mm |
