1988 Audi 90 vs. 1971 Simca 1301
To start off, 1988 Audi 90 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Simca 1301. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Simca 1301 would be higher. At 1,994 cc (5 cylinders), 1988 Audi 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Audi 90 (114 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1971 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Audi 90 should accelerate faster than 1971 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Audi 90 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1971 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, 1988 Audi 90 (172 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Simca 1301. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1988 Audi 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Audi 90 | 1971 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Audi | Simca |
| Model | 90 | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2530 mm |
