1971 Simca 1301 vs. 2004 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2004 Toyota Yaris is newer by 33 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, 2004 Toyota Yaris (64 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1971 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Yaris should accelerate faster than 1971 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Simca 1301 weights approximately 180 kg more than 2004 Toyota Yaris.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Simca 1301 (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Yaris. (94 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1971 Simca 1301 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Simca 1301 | 2004 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Simca | Toyota |
| Model | 1301 | Yaris |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2610 mm |
