1994 Audi A6 vs. 1971 Simca 1301
To start off, 1994 Audi A6 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Simca 1301. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Simca 1301 would be higher. At 2,598 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Audi A6 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1971 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 1971 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Audi A6 weights approximately 580 kg more than 1971 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, 1994 Audi A6 (225 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Simca 1301. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1994 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Audi A6 | 1971 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Audi | Simca |
| Model | A6 | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2598 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2530 mm |
