2006 Nissan Titan vs. 1971 Simca 1301
To start off, 2006 Nissan Titan is newer by 35 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 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Titan (305 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 1971 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1971 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Titan weights approximately 530 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, 2006 Nissan Titan (514 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 414 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Simca 1301. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan Titan | 1971 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Nissan | Simca |
| Model | Titan | 1301 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5556 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 514 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2530 mm |
