1974 Austin Maxi vs. 1974 Simca 1301
To start off, both 1974 Austin Maxi 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 1,485 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Austin Maxi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Austin Maxi (69 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1974 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Austin Maxi should accelerate faster than 1974 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Simca 1301 weights approximately 34 kg more than 1974 Austin Maxi.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Austin Maxi (104 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Simca 1301. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1974 Austin Maxi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Austin Maxi | 1974 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Austin | Simca |
| Model | Maxi | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1485 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1014 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2530 mm |
