1957 Fiat 500 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 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,118 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Simca 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Simca 1000 (52 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Simca 1000 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Simca 1000 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1957 Fiat 500. 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 (80 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1972 Simca 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Fiat 500 | 1972 Simca 1000 | |
Make | Fiat | Simca |
Model | 500 | 1000 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 479 cc | 1118 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 14 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 24 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2230 mm |