1975 Simca 1301 vs. 2010 Honda Fit
To start off, 2010 Honda Fit is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Simca 1301. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Simca 1301 would be higher. At 1,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Fit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Fit (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1975 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 1975 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Fit weights approximately 112 kg more than 1975 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, 2010 Honda Fit (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Simca 1301. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Fit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Simca 1301 | 2010 Honda Fit | |
| Make | Simca | Honda |
| Model | 1301 | Fit |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 117 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4105 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1524 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2499 mm |
