1983 Fiat 127 vs. 1975 Simca 1301
To start off, 1983 Fiat 127 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Simca 1301. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Simca 1301 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Simca 1301 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Simca 1301 (51 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1983 Fiat 127. (49 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Simca 1301 should accelerate faster than 1983 Fiat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Simca 1301 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1983 Fiat 127. 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 1301 (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Fiat 127. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Simca 1301 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Fiat 127.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Fiat 127 | 1975 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Fiat | Simca |
| Model | 127 | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1048 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2530 mm |
