1972 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1972 Simca 1100
To start off, both 1972 Alfa Romeo GT and 1972 Simca 1100 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 (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1100. (59 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 114 kg more than 1972 Simca 1100. 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 (145 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Simca 1100. (86 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1972 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Simca 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Alfa Romeo GT | 1972 Simca 1100 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Simca |
| Model | GT | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1118 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 65 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 47 L |
