1971 Fiat 124 vs. 1970 Simca 1301
To start off, 1971 Fiat 124 is newer by 1 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 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Simca 1301 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Fiat 124 (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1970 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1970 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Simca 1301 weights approximately 98 kg more than 1971 Fiat 124.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Simca 1301 (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1970 Simca 1301 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 124 | 1970 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Fiat | Simca |
| Model | 124 | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2530 mm |
