1972 Simca 1000 vs. 1972 Simca 1301
To start off, both 1972 Simca 1000 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 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Simca 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Simca 1000 (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Simca 1000 should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Simca 1301 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1972 Simca 1000.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Simca 1301 (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Simca 1000. (98 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1972 Simca 1301 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Simca 1000 | 1972 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Simca | Simca |
| Model | 1000 | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2530 mm |
