1980 Audi 100 vs. 1970 Simca 1301
To start off, 1980 Audi 100 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Simca 1301. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Simca 1301 would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Audi 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Audi 100 (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1970 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Audi 100 should accelerate faster than 1970 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Audi 100 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1970 Simca 1301. 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 Audi 100 (124 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Simca 1301. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1980 Audi 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Audi 100 | 1970 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Audi | Simca |
| Model | 100 | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2530 mm |
