1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1967 Simca 1000
To start off, 1967 Simca 1000 is newer by 10 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 844 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Simca 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Simca 1000 (38 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (23 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Simca 1000 should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Simca 1000 weights approximately 282 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, 1967 Simca 1000 (59 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (33 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1967 Simca 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 500 | 1967 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Abarth | Simca |
| Model | 500 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 844 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 33 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1260 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 29 L |
