1975 Simca 1501 vs. 2010 Lancia Musa
To start off, 2010 Lancia Musa is newer by 35 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 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Lancia Musa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lancia Musa (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1975 Simca 1501. (61 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lancia Musa should accelerate faster than 1975 Simca 1501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lancia Musa weights approximately 340 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, 2010 Lancia Musa (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Simca 1501. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Lancia Musa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Simca 1501.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Simca 1501 | 2010 Lancia Musa | |
| Make | Simca | Lancia |
| Model | 1501 | Musa |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2520 mm |
