1972 Simca 1100 vs. 2012 Audi A5
To start off, 2012 Audi A5 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Simca 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Simca 1100 would be higher. At 3,197 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Audi A5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A5 (261 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1100. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A5 weights approximately 880 kg more than 1972 Simca 1100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Audi A5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Simca 1100. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A5 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Audi A5 (330 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Simca 1100. (66 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Simca 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Simca 1100 | 2012 Audi A5 | |
| Make | Simca | Audi |
| Model | 1100 | A5 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 944 cc | 3197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4623 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1382 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 67 L |
