1974 Simca 1301 vs. 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 21 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 4,477 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1974 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1974 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1386 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, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser (360 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Simca 1301. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 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 | 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Simca | Toyota |
| Model | 1301 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 4477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1014 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2860 mm |
