1980 Audi 80 vs. 1971 Simca 1301
To start off, 1980 Audi 80 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Simca 1301. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Simca 1301 would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Audi 80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Audi 80 (53 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1971 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Audi 80 should accelerate faster than 1971 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Simca 1301 weights approximately 38 kg more than 1980 Audi 80.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Audi 80 (104 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Simca 1301. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1980 Audi 80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Audi 80 | 1971 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Audi | Simca |
| Model | 80 | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2530 mm |
