1971 Chrysler New Yorker vs. 1971 Simca 1301
To start off, both 1971 Chrysler New Yorker and 1971 Simca 1301 were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,204 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chrysler New Yorker is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chrysler New Yorker (272 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1971 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chrysler New Yorker should accelerate faster than 1971 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chrysler New Yorker weights approximately 1010 kg more than 1971 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 Chrysler New Yorker (520 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Simca 1301. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1971 Chrysler New Yorker will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chrysler New Yorker | 1971 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Simca |
| Model | New Yorker | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7204 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 272 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2530 mm |
