1956 Fiat 1400 vs. 1969 Simca 1200S
To start off, 1969 Simca 1200S is newer by 13 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 1,395 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Simca 1200S (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1400. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Simca 1200S should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1969 Simca 1200S.
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:
| 1956 Fiat 1400 | 1969 Simca 1200S | |
| Make | Fiat | Simca |
| Model | 1400 | 1200S |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1203 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 53 L |
