1990 Alpine A 610 vs. 1975 Simca 1501
To start off, 1990 Alpine A 610 is newer by 15 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 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Alpine A 610 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alpine A 610 (248 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1975 Simca 1501. (61 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 1975 Simca 1501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alpine A 610 weights approximately 404 kg more than 1975 Simca 1501. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Alpine A 610 (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Simca 1501. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1990 Alpine A 610 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Simca 1501.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alpine A 610 | 1975 Simca 1501 | |
| Make | Alpine | Simca |
| Model | A 610 | 1501 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1975 |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 61 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1410 mm |
