1974 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1975 Simca 1501
To start off, 1975 Simca 1501 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfasud would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Simca 1501 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (66 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1975 Simca 1501. (61 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfasud should accelerate faster than 1975 Simca 1501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Simca 1501 weights approximately 172 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Simca 1501 (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (91 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1975 Simca 1501 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 | 1975 Simca 1501 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Simca |
| Model | Alfasud | 1501 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1185 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 61 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 838 kg | 1010 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 |
