2000 Daihatsu YRV vs. 1974 Simca 1301
To start off, 2000 Daihatsu YRV is newer by 26 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 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Daihatsu YRV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Daihatsu YRV (88 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1974 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Daihatsu YRV should accelerate faster than 1974 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Simca 1301 weights approximately 120 kg more than 2000 Daihatsu YRV.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Daihatsu YRV (123 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Simca 1301. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 Daihatsu YRV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Daihatsu YRV | 1974 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Simca |
| Model | YRV | 1301 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.7 mm | 75 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2530 mm |
