1994 Fiat Punto vs. 1974 Simca 1301
To start off, 1994 Fiat Punto is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Simca 1301. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Simca 1301 would be higher. At 1,581 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Fiat Punto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Fiat Punto (88 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1974 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Fiat Punto should accelerate faster than 1974 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Simca 1301 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1994 Fiat Punto.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Fiat Punto (127 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Simca 1301. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1994 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Fiat Punto | 1974 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Fiat | Simca |
| Model | Punto | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2530 mm |
