1990 Audi V8 vs. 1975 Simca 1501
To start off, 1990 Audi V8 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 3,562 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Audi V8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Audi V8 (247 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1975 Simca 1501. (61 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Audi V8 should accelerate faster than 1975 Simca 1501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Audi V8 weights approximately 780 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 Audi V8 (340 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Simca 1501. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1990 Audi V8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Simca 1501.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Audi V8 | 1975 Simca 1501 | |
| Make | Audi | Simca |
| Model | V8 | 1501 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3562 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 61 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2530 mm |
