1978 Simca 1100 vs. 1975 Simca 1501
To start off, 1978 Simca 1100 is newer by 3 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 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Simca 1501 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Simca 1501 (61 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1978 Simca 1100. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Simca 1501 should accelerate faster than 1978 Simca 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Simca 1501 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1978 Simca 1100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Simca 1501 (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Simca 1100. (67 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Simca 1501 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Simca 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Simca 1100 | 1975 Simca 1501 | |
| Make | Simca | Simca |
| Model | 1100 | 1501 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 944 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 61 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 67 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2530 mm |
