1977 Audi 100 vs. 1972 Simca 1000
To start off, 1977 Audi 100 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Simca 1000 would be higher. At 2,144 cc (5 cylinders), 1977 Audi 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Audi 100 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1000. (52 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Audi 100 should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Audi 100 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1972 Simca 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1977 Audi 100 (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Simca 1000. (80 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1977 Audi 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Audi 100 | 1972 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Audi | Simca |
| Model | 100 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2144 cc | 1118 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2230 mm |
