1974 Simca 1301 vs. 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 17 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 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1974 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1974 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 636 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, 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser (187 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Simca 1301. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Simca 1301 | 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Simca | Toyota |
| Model | 1301 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1014 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2320 mm |
