1971 Simca 1301 vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1975 Toyota Corona is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Simca 1301. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Simca 1301 would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Toyota Corona (84 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1971 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1971 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Simca 1301 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corona.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Toyota Corona (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Simca 1301. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1975 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Simca 1301 | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Simca | Toyota |
| Model | 1301 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2510 mm |
