1977 Lada 1200 vs. 1972 Simca 1301
To start off, 1977 Lada 1200 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Simca 1301. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Simca 1301 would be higher. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Simca 1301 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Lada 1200 (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Lada 1200 should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Simca 1301 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1977 Lada 1200.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Simca 1301 (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Lada 1200. (85 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1972 Simca 1301 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Lada 1200 | 1972 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Lada | Simca |
| Model | 1200 | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2530 mm |
