1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette vs. 1974 Simca 1301
To start off, 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette 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 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette (118 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1974 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette should accelerate faster than 1974 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette weights approximately 636 kg more than 1974 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 Oldsmobile Silhouette (238 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Simca 1301. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette | 1974 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Simca |
| Model | Silhouette | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 238 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1014 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2530 mm |
