1971 Fiat 500 vs. 1975 Simca 1301
To start off, 1975 Simca 1301 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Simca 1301 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Simca 1301 (51 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Simca 1301 should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Simca 1301 weights approximately 530 kg more than 1971 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Simca 1301 (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1975 Simca 1301 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 500 | 1975 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Fiat | Simca |
| Model | 500 | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 497 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2530 mm |
