1972 GMC Jimmy vs. 1972 Simca 1301
To start off, both 1972 GMC Jimmy 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 GMC Jimmy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 GMC Jimmy (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 GMC Jimmy should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 GMC Jimmy weights approximately 760 kg more than 1972 Simca 1301. 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 GMC Jimmy (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Simca 1301. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 GMC Jimmy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 GMC Jimmy | 1972 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | GMC | Simca |
| Model | Jimmy | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 242 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2530 mm |
