1991 Audi 100 vs. 1972 Simca 1301
To start off, 1991 Audi 100 is newer by 19 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 2,226 cc (5 cylinders), 1991 Audi 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Audi 100 (226 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Audi 100 should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Audi 100 weights approximately 574 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, 1991 Audi 100 (350 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Simca 1301. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1991 Audi 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Audi 100 | 1972 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Audi | Simca |
| Model | 100 | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2226 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1614 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2530 mm |
