1972 Fiat 128 vs. 1967 Simca 1501
To start off, 1972 Fiat 128 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Simca 1501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Simca 1501 would be higher. At 1,473 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Simca 1501 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Simca 1501 (81 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 128. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Simca 1501 should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 128. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Simca 1501 weights approximately 168 kg more than 1972 Fiat 128. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Simca 1501 (120 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 128. (95 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1967 Simca 1501 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 128.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 128 | 1967 Simca 1501 | |
| Make | Fiat | Simca |
| Model | 128 | 1501 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.1 mm | 75.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1018 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2550 mm |
