1971 Simca 1301 vs. 2006 Toyota Aygo
To start off, 2006 Toyota Aygo is newer by 35 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, 2006 Toyota Aygo (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1971 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Aygo should accelerate faster than 1971 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Simca 1301 weights approximately 146 kg more than 2006 Toyota Aygo.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Simca 1301 (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Aygo. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1971 Simca 1301 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Aygo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Simca 1301 | 2006 Toyota Aygo | |
| Make | Simca | Toyota |
| Model | 1301 | Aygo |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 864 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3405 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1615 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2340 mm |
