1976 Seat 131 vs. 1963 Simca 1500
To start off, 1976 Seat 131 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Simca 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Simca 1500 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Seat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Seat 131 (138 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1963 Simca 1500. (68 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Seat 131 should accelerate faster than 1963 Simca 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Simca 1500 weights approximately 16 kg more than 1976 Seat 131.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1976 Seat 131 (178 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Simca 1500. (124 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1976 Seat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Simca 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Seat 131 | 1963 Simca 1500 | |
| Make | Seat | Simca |
| Model | 131 | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1475 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2530 mm |
