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Talbot Simca 1301 Tourisme 1.3 (54 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)
1301 Tourisme Overview:
Talbot Simca (1301 Tourisme). A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 0 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.3 (54 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
A more modest power output, best suited for urban driving and leisurely journeys, potentially struggling on longer highway stretches or with a full load.
Fuel Economy
Slightly better fuel economy than the higher-powered variant due to lower output, but still typical for a small petrol engine of its age.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious and practical estate body
- • Relatively affordable for its class
- • Simple, robust mechanicals
- • Good visibility
Cons:
- • Modest performance, especially with the lower-powered engine
- • Basic safety features by modern standards
- • Dated styling and interior comfort
- • Prone to rust if not well-maintained
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(1000: 1961 - 1972).
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Talbot |
| Model: | Simca |
| Generation: | 1301 Tourisme |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.3 (54 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1966 |
| End of production: | 1972 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 54 Hp |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Performance: | |
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| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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