1974 Simca 1301 vs. 1990 Alfa Romeo 164
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Simca 1301. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Simca 1301 would be higher. At 1,962 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 (149 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1974 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 should accelerate faster than 1974 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1974 Simca 1301. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 (186 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Simca 1301. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Simca 1301 | 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 | |
| Make | Simca | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 1301 | 164 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1962 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2670 mm |
