1994 Audi A6 vs. 1972 Simca 1301
To start off, 1994 Audi A6 is newer by 22 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Audi A6 (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Audi A6 weights approximately 360 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, 1994 Audi A6 (202 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 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 1972 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Audi A6 | 1972 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Audi | Simca |
| Model | A6 | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 202 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2530 mm |
