1999 Peugeot 607 vs. 1972 Simca 1301
To start off, 1999 Peugeot 607 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Simca 1301. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Simca 1301 would be higher. At 2,304 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Peugeot 607 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Peugeot 607 (131 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Peugeot 607 should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Peugeot 607 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1972 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 Peugeot 607 (317 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Simca 1301. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1999 Peugeot 607 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Peugeot 607 | 1972 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Simca |
| Model | 607 | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2304 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 317 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2530 mm |
