1975 Simca 1501 vs. 1975 Simca 1100
To start off, both 1975 Simca 1501 and 1975 Simca 1100 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 @ 5200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1975 Simca 1100. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Simca 1501 should accelerate faster than 1975 Simca 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Simca 1501 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1975 Simca 1100. 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 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Simca 1100. (66 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Simca 1501 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Simca 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Simca 1501 | 1975 Simca 1100 | |
| Make | Simca | Simca |
| Model | 1501 | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2530 mm |
