1972 Fiat 128 vs. 1974 Simca 1301
To start off, 1974 Simca 1301 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 128. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 128 would be higher. Both 1972 Fiat 128 and 1974 Simca 1301 are equipped with a 1,290 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 128 (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1974 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 128 should accelerate faster than 1974 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Simca 1301 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1972 Fiat 128.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Simca 1301 (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 128. (95 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1974 Simca 1301 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 128.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 128 | 1974 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Fiat | Simca |
| Model | 128 | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.1 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2530 mm |
