1972 Simca 1100 vs. 1972 Simca 1301
To start off, both 1972 Simca 1100 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 1100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Simca 1100 (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Simca 1100 should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Simca 1301 weights approximately 104 kg more than 1972 Simca 1100.
Let's talk about torque, both vehicles can yield 100 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Simca 1100 | 1972 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Simca | Simca |
| Model | 1100 | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.7 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2530 mm |
