1972 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1969 Simca 1501
To start off, 1972 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Simca 1501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Simca 1501 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chevrolet Corvette (255 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1969 Simca 1501. (81 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1969 Simca 1501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 503 kg more than 1969 Simca 1501. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1972 Chevrolet Corvette (380 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Simca 1501. (124 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Simca 1501.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Chevrolet Corvette | 1969 Simca 1501 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Simca |
| Model | Corvette | 1501 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1475 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 75.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1499 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |
