2008 Honda Element vs. 1971 Simca 1301
To start off, 2008 Honda Element is newer by 37 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 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1971 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1971 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Element weights approximately 240 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, 2008 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Simca 1301. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Element | 1971 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Honda | Simca |
| Model | Element | 1301 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2530 mm |
