1957 Abarth 600 vs. 1972 Simca 1000
To start off, 1972 Simca 1000 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 944 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Simca 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Simca 1000 (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Simca 1000 should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Simca 1000 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1957 Abarth 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Simca 1000 (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Simca 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 600 | 1972 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Abarth | Simca |
| Model | 600 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 65 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2230 mm |
