1975 Simca 1501 vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1981 Toyota Celica is newer by 6 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 2,759 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Celica (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1975 Simca 1501. (61 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1975 Simca 1501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Celica weights approximately 290 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, 1981 Toyota Celica (197 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Simca 1501. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Simca 1501.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Simca 1501 | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Simca | Toyota |
| Model | 1501 | Celica |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2620 mm |
