1999 Fiat Palio vs. 1971 Simca 1301
To start off, 1999 Fiat Palio is newer by 28 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 1,580 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Fiat Palio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Fiat Palio (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1971 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 1971 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Fiat Palio weights approximately 220 kg more than 1971 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, 1999 Fiat Palio (140 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Simca 1301. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1999 Fiat Palio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Fiat Palio | 1971 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Fiat | Simca |
| Model | Palio | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1580 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2530 mm |
