1989 Citroen AX vs. 1970 Simca 1301
To start off, 1989 Citroen AX is newer by 19 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 1,360 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Citroen AX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Citroen AX (52 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1970 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Citroen AX should accelerate faster than 1970 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Simca 1301 weights approximately 285 kg more than 1989 Citroen AX.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Simca 1301 (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Citroen AX. (86 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Simca 1301 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Citroen AX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Citroen AX | 1970 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Citroen | Simca |
| Model | AX | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 75 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2530 mm |
