1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 vs. 1967 Simca 1501
To start off, 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Simca 1501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Simca 1501 would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Simca 1501 (81 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200. (54 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Simca 1501 should accelerate faster than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1967 Simca 1501.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1967 Simca 1501 (120 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200. (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1967 Simca 1501 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200. 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 has automatic transmission and 1967 Simca 1501 has manual transmission. 1967 Simca 1501 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 | 1967 Simca 1501 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Simca |
Model | 200 | 1501 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1473 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 75.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 21.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
Top Speed | 125 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1378 kg | 1018 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 43 L |