1991 Innocenti 990 vs. 1975 Simca 1301
To start off, 1991 Innocenti 990 is newer by 16 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 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Simca 1301 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 51 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Simca 1301 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1991 Innocenti 990.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Simca 1301 (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Innocenti 990. (75 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1975 Simca 1301 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Innocenti 990.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Innocenti 990 | 1975 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Innocenti | Simca |
| Model | 990 | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 992 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3170 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2530 mm |
