1973 Matra-Simca M530 vs. 1973 Volkswagen SP2
To start off, both 1973 Matra-Simca M530 and 1973 Volkswagen SP2 were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,699 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Matra-Simca M530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Volkswagen SP2 (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1973 Matra-Simca M530. (71 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Volkswagen SP2 should accelerate faster than 1973 Matra-Simca M530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Matra-Simca M530 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1973 Volkswagen SP2.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Matra-Simca M530 (128 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Volkswagen SP2. (120 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Matra-Simca M530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Volkswagen SP2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Matra-Simca M530 | 1973 Volkswagen SP2 | |
| Make | Matra-Simca | Volkswagen |
| Model | M530 | SP2 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Size | 1699 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2410 mm |
