1972 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1972 Simca 1000
To start off, both 1972 Alfa Romeo GT and 1972 Simca 1000 were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Alfa Romeo GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT (131 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1000. (52 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 130 kg more than 1972 Simca 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT (156 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Simca 1000. (80 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1972 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Alfa Romeo GT | 1972 Simca 1000 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Simca |
Model | GT | 1000 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1118 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2230 mm |