1974 Honda 1300 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 Honda 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Honda 1300 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Simca 1501 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Honda 1300 (81 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1975 Simca 1501. (61 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Honda 1300 should accelerate faster than 1975 Simca 1501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Simca 1501 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1974 Honda 1300.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Honda 1300 (105 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Simca 1501. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1974 Honda 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Simca 1501.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Honda 1300 | 1975 Simca 1501 | |
| Make | Honda | Simca |
| Model | 1300 | 1501 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1489 cc |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 61 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2530 mm |
