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Talbot Simca 1501 Break/tourisme 1.5 Spezial (82 Hp)
Overall Rating
Talbot Simca:
Simca was a French automaker, founded in November 1934 by Fiat S. p. A. and directed from July 1935 to May 1963 by Italian Henri Pigozzi. Simca was affiliated with Fiat and, after Simca bought Ford's French subsidiary, became increasingly controlled by Chrysler. In 1970, Simca became a brand of Chrysler's European business, ending its period as an independent company. Simca disappeared in 1978, when Chrysler divested its European operations to another French automaker, PSA Peugeot Citroën. PSA replaced the Simca brand with Talbot after a short period when some models were badged as Simca-Talbots....(Read more on Wikipedia)
1501 Break/tourisme Overview:
Talbot Simca (1501 Break/tourisme). A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 0 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.5 Spezial (82 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The most potent engine in the lineup, providing the best acceleration and highway cruising capability for the generation.
Fuel Economy
While offering better performance, fuel economy will be similar to other 1.5L engines, perhaps slightly worse under hard driving.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious and practical estate body
- • Reasonable engine range for its time
- • Comfortable ride quality
- • Good visibility
- • Simple, robust mechanics
Cons:
- • Dated safety features
- • Modest performance by modern standards
- • Susceptible to rust (common for the era)
- • Limited availability of parts today
- • Basic interior amenities
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(1100 Hatchback: 1968 - 1972).
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Talbot |
| Model: | Simca |
| Generation: | 1501 Break/tourisme |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.5 Spezial (82 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1970 |
| End of production: | 1972 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 82 Hp |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Performance: | |
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| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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