1985 Pontiac 6000 vs. 1975 Simca 1301
To start off, 1985 Pontiac 6000 is newer by 10 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 2,474 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Pontiac 6000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Pontiac 6000 (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1975 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Pontiac 6000 should accelerate faster than 1975 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Pontiac 6000 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1975 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, 1985 Pontiac 6000 (183 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Simca 1301. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1985 Pontiac 6000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Pontiac 6000 | 1975 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Simca |
| Model | 6000 | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2474 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2530 mm |
