1974 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1974 Simca 1301
To start off, both 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfasud and 1974 Simca 1301 were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Simca 1301 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (66 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1974 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfasud should accelerate faster than 1974 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Simca 1301 weights approximately 176 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Simca 1301 (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (91 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1974 Simca 1301 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1974 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Simca |
| Model | Alfasud | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1185 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 59 mm | 75 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 838 kg | 1014 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2530 mm |
