1975 Fiat 124 vs. 1975 Simca 1501
To start off, both 1975 Fiat 124 and 1975 Simca 1501 were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Simca 1501 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Simca 1501 (61 HP) has 2 more horse power than 1975 Fiat 124. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Simca 1501 should accelerate faster than 1975 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Simca 1501 weights approximately 74 kg more than 1975 Fiat 124. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Simca 1501 (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1975 Simca 1501 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Fiat 124 | 1975 Simca 1501 | |
| Make | Fiat | Simca |
| Model | 124 | 1501 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 61 HP |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2530 mm |
