1971 Simca 1301 vs. 2000 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2000 Smart ForTwo is newer by 29 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 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Simca 1301 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Smart ForTwo (74 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1971 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1971 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Simca 1301 weights approximately 190 kg more than 2000 Smart ForTwo.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Smart ForTwo (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Simca 1301. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Simca 1301 | 2000 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Simca | Smart |
| Model | 1301 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 67 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 1820 mm |
