1980 Audi 80 vs. 1972 Simca 1000
To start off, 1980 Audi 80 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Audi 80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Audi 80 (53 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1000. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Audi 80 should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Audi 80 weights approximately 205 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 Audi 80 (104 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Simca 1000. (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Audi 80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Audi 80 | 1972 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Audi | Simca |
| Model | 80 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 65 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2230 mm |
