2007 Honda CR-V vs. 1971 Simca 1301
To start off, 2007 Honda CR-V is newer by 36 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 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda CR-V (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1971 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1971 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda CR-V weights approximately 652 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, 2007 Honda CR-V (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Simca 1301. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda CR-V | 1971 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Honda | Simca |
| Model | CR-V | 1301 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2204 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2530 mm |
