1971 Simca 1301 vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 40 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 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1971 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1971 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Civic weights approximately 209 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, 2011 Honda Civic (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Simca 1301. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Simca 1301 | 2011 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Simca | Honda |
| Model | 1301 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1219 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4503 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1753 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2700 mm |
