1974 Simca 1301 vs. 1974 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, both 1974 Simca 1301 and 1974 Toyota Sprinter 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 Toyota Sprinter (60 HP) has 9 more horse power than 1974 Simca 1301. (51 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Toyota Sprinter should accelerate faster than 1974 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Simca 1301 weights approximately 174 kg more than 1974 Toyota Sprinter.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Simca 1301 (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. (97 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1974 Simca 1301 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Simca 1301 | 1974 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Simca | Toyota |
| Model | 1301 | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1014 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2380 mm |
