1956 Fiat 1400 vs. 1961 Simca 1000
To start off, 1961 Simca 1000 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,900 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Simca 1000 (51 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1400. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Simca 1000 should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 455 kg more than 1961 Simca 1000.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 Fiat 1400 (134 Nm) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Simca 1000. (73 Nm). This means 1956 Fiat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Fiat 1400 | 1961 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Fiat | Simca |
| Model | 1400 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1900 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 65 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2230 mm |
