1973 Honda Civic vs. 1975 Simca 1301
To start off, 1975 Simca 1301 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Honda Civic (60 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1975 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1975 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Simca 1301 weights approximately 295 kg more than 1973 Honda Civic.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Honda Civic (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Simca 1301. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1973 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Honda Civic | 1975 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Honda | Simca |
| Model | Civic | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 745 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2530 mm |
