1972 Nissan Skyline vs. 1972 Simca 1301
To start off, both 1972 Nissan Skyline 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 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Nissan Skyline (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 80 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 Nissan Skyline (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Simca 1301. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Nissan Skyline | 1972 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Nissan | Simca |
| Model | Skyline | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2530 mm |
