1948 Fiat 500 vs. 1968 Simca 1200S
To start off, 1968 Simca 1200S is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,204 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Simca 1200S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Simca 1200S (79 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1948 Fiat 500. (16 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Simca 1200S should accelerate faster than 1948 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Simca 1200S weights approximately 65 kg more than 1948 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Fiat 500 | 1968 Simca 1200S | |
| Make | Fiat | Simca |
| Model | 500 | 1200S |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 569 cc | 1204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 16 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 52 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67 mm | 70 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3220 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2240 mm |
