1971 Simca 1301 vs. 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 25 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 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1971 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1971 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 800 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, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser (295 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Simca 1301. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Simca 1301 | 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Simca | Toyota |
| Model | 1301 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2680 mm |
