1980 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1970 Simca 1301
To start off, 1980 Chevrolet Caprice 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Chevrolet Caprice (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1970 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1970 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 680 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 Chevrolet Caprice (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Simca 1301. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1980 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Chevrolet Caprice | 1970 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Simca |
| Model | Caprice | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 274 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2530 mm |
