1975 Simca 1501 vs. 1975 Volkswagen Rabbit
To start off, both 1975 Simca 1501 and 1975 Volkswagen Rabbit 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 Volkswagen Rabbit (70 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1975 Simca 1501. (61 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Volkswagen Rabbit should accelerate faster than 1975 Simca 1501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Simca 1501 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1975 Volkswagen Rabbit.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Volkswagen Rabbit (110 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Simca 1501. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1975 Volkswagen Rabbit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Simca 1501.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Simca 1501 | 1975 Volkswagen Rabbit | |
| Make | Simca | Volkswagen |
| Model | 1501 | Rabbit |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1470 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 795 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2410 mm |
