1958 Abarth 1000 vs. 1974 Simca 1301
To start off, 1974 Simca 1301 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Simca 1301 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Abarth 1000 (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1974 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1974 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Simca 1301 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1958 Abarth 1000.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Simca 1301 (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 1000. (96 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1974 Simca 1301 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Abarth 1000 | 1974 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Abarth | Simca |
| Model | 1000 | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 996 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2530 mm |
