1994 Citroen AX vs. 1971 Simca 1301
To start off, 1994 Citroen AX 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 1,527 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Citroen AX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Citroen AX (55 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1971 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Citroen AX should accelerate faster than 1971 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Simca 1301 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1994 Citroen AX.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Simca 1301 (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Citroen AX. (96 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1971 Simca 1301 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Citroen AX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Citroen AX | 1971 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Citroen | Simca |
| Model | AX | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1527 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2530 mm |
