1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1966 Simca 1300
To start off, 1966 Simca 1300 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 500 would be higher. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Simca 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Simca 1300 (51 HP) has 31 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Simca 1300 should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Simca 1300 weights approximately 545 kg more than 1957 Abarth 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. Let's talk about torque, 1966 Simca 1300 (102 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Simca 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 500 | 1966 Simca 1300 | |
| Make | Abarth | Simca |
| Model | 500 | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 478 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 51 HP |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 60 L |
