1973 Honda 1300 vs. 1979 Simca 1308
To start off, 1979 Simca 1308 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Honda 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Honda 1300 would be higher. At 1,298 cc, 1973 Honda 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Honda 1300 (81 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1979 Simca 1308. (67 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Honda 1300 should accelerate faster than 1979 Simca 1308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Simca 1308 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1973 Honda 1300.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1979 Simca 1308 (107 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda 1300. (105 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Simca 1308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Honda 1300 | 1979 Simca 1308 | |
| Make | Honda | Simca |
| Model | 1300 | 1308 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1292 cc |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 107 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 58 L |
