2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 1975 Simca 1501
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1975 Simca 1501. (61 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1975 Simca 1501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1066 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 Range Rover Sport (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Simca 1501. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Simca 1501.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 1975 Simca 1501 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Simca |
| Model | Range Rover Sport | 1501 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4394 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 61 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2530 mm |
