1972 Fiat 125 vs. 1972 Simca 1301
To start off, both 1972 Fiat 125 and 1972 Simca 1301 were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Fiat 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 125 (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 125 should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Simca 1301 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1972 Fiat 125.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Fiat 125 (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Simca 1301. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 125 | 1972 Simca 1301 | |
Make | Fiat | Simca |
Model | 125 | 1301 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2530 mm |