1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1972 Simca 1000
To start off, 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 8 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 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (156 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1000. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 610 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, 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Simca 1000. (98 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1972 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Simca |
| Model | Alfa 6 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2490 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2230 mm |
