1990 Porsche 928 vs. 1975 Simca 1301
To start off, 1990 Porsche 928 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Simca 1301. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Simca 1301 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1975 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1975 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche 928 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1975 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 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Simca 1301. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Porsche 928 | 1975 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Porsche | Simca |
| Model | 928 | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2530 mm |
