1980 Audi Quattro vs. 1970 Simca 1301
To start off, 1980 Audi Quattro 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 2,143 cc (5 cylinders), 1980 Audi Quattro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Audi Quattro (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1970 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Audi Quattro should accelerate faster than 1970 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Audi Quattro weights approximately 280 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 Quattro (285 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Simca 1301. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1980 Audi Quattro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Audi Quattro | 1970 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Audi | Simca |
| Model | Quattro | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2143 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2530 mm |
