1997 Audi A8 vs. 1975 Simca 1301
To start off, 1997 Audi A8 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Simca 1301. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Simca 1301 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Audi A8 (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1975 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 1975 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Audi A8 weights approximately 555 kg more than 1975 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, 1997 Audi A8 (310 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Simca 1301. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1997 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Audi A8 | 1975 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Audi | Simca |
| Model | A8 | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2530 mm |
