1995 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1974 Simca 1301
To start off, 1995 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 21 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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Caterham Super 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Caterham Super 7 (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1974 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1974 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Simca 1301 weights approximately 460 kg more than 1995 Caterham Super 7.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Caterham Super 7 (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Simca 1301. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 Caterham Super 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Caterham Super 7 | 1974 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Caterham | Simca |
| Model | Super 7 | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 75 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 554 kg | 1014 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2530 mm |
