2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 1975 Simca 1501
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Simca 1501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Simca 1501 would be higher. At 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Defender (121 HP @ 1950 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1975 Simca 1501. (61 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1975 Simca 1501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1107 kg more than 1975 Simca 1501. 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 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Simca 1501. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Simca 1501.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Defender | 1975 Simca 1501 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Simca |
| Model | Defender | 1501 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 121 HP | 61 HP |
| Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2530 mm |
