1980 Cadillac Seville vs. 1974 Simca 1301
To start off, 1980 Cadillac Seville is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Simca 1301. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Simca 1301 would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Cadillac Seville (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1974 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1974 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 850 kg more than 1974 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 Cadillac Seville (305 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Simca 1301. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1980 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Cadillac Seville | 1974 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Simca |
| Model | Seville | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2530 mm |
