1990 Audi 100 vs. 1972 Simca 1301
To start off, 1990 Audi 100 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Simca 1301. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Simca 1301 would be higher. At 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Audi 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Audi 100 (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Audi 100 should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Audi 100 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1972 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, 1990 Audi 100 (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Simca 1301. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1990 Audi 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Audi 100 | 1972 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Audi | Simca |
| Model | 100 | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2530 mm |
