1974 Fiat 130 vs. 1970 Simca 1100
To start off, 1974 Fiat 130 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Simca 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Simca 1100 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1970 Simca 1100. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1970 Simca 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Fiat 130 weights approximately 650 kg more than 1970 Simca 1100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Fiat 130 (256 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Simca 1100. (91 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1974 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Simca 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 130 | 1970 Simca 1100 | |
| Make | Fiat | Simca |
| Model | 130 | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 1203 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 65 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 47 L |
