1971 Simca 1301 vs. 2009 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2009 Subaru Forester is newer by 38 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Forester (145 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1971 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1971 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Forester weights approximately 540 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, 2009 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Simca 1301. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Simca 1301 | 2009 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Simca | Subaru |
| Model | 1301 | Forester |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2616 mm |
