1975 Simca 1501 vs. 1976 Simca 1307
To start off, 1976 Simca 1307 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Simca 1501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Simca 1501 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Simca 1501 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Simca 1307 (67 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1975 Simca 1501. (61 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Simca 1307 should accelerate faster than 1975 Simca 1501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Simca 1307 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1975 Simca 1501. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Simca 1307 (104 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Simca 1501. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1976 Simca 1307 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Simca 1501.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Simca 1501 | 1976 Simca 1307 | |
| Make | Simca | Simca |
| Model | 1501 | 1307 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2610 mm |
