2000 Honda Shuttle vs. 1972 Simca 1301
To start off, 2000 Honda Shuttle is newer by 28 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 2,254 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Honda Shuttle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda Shuttle (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 515 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, 2000 Honda Shuttle (206 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Simca 1301. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 Honda Shuttle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Shuttle | 1972 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Honda | Simca |
| Model | Shuttle | 1301 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2254 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2530 mm |
