1975 Simca 1501 vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 36 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (620 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 559 more horse power than 1975 Simca 1501. (61 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1975 Simca 1501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche 911 weights approximately 385 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, 2011 Porsche 911 (699 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 599 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Simca 1501. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Simca 1501.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Simca 1501 | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Simca | Porsche |
| Model | 1501 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 620 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4468 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2350 mm |
