1971 Matra-Simca M530 vs. 1971 Triumph 1500
To start off, both 1971 Matra-Simca M530 and 1971 Triumph 1500 were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,699 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Matra-Simca M530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Matra-Simca M530 (71 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1971 Triumph 1500. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Matra-Simca M530 should accelerate faster than 1971 Triumph 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Triumph 1500 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1971 Matra-Simca M530.
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 Matra-Simca M530 (128 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Triumph 1500. (110 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1971 Matra-Simca M530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Triumph 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Matra-Simca M530 | 1971 Triumph 1500 | |
| Make | Matra-Simca | Triumph |
| Model | M530 | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Size | 1699 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2460 mm |
