1974 Simca 1301 vs. 2006 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2006 Toyota Avensis is newer by 32 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Avensis (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1974 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 1974 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 560 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, 2006 Toyota Avensis (250 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Simca 1301. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Simca 1301 | 2006 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Simca | Toyota |
| Model | 1301 | Avensis |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2830 mm |
