1980 Fiat 126 vs. 1975 Simca 1501
To start off, 1980 Fiat 126 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Simca 1501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Simca 1501 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Simca 1501 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Simca 1501 (61 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1980 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Simca 1501 should accelerate faster than 1980 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Simca 1501 weights approximately 425 kg more than 1980 Fiat 126. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Simca 1501 (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Simca 1501 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Fiat 126 | 1975 Simca 1501 | |
| Make | Fiat | Simca |
| Model | 126 | 1501 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 61 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2530 mm |
