1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1969 Simca 1200S
To start off, 1969 Simca 1200S is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 1,203 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Simca 1200S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 1000 (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1969 Simca 1200S. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1969 Simca 1200S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Simca 1200S weights approximately 175 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1000.
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, 1969 Simca 1200S (105 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 1000. (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1969 Simca 1200S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 1000 | 1969 Simca 1200S | |
| Make | Abarth | Simca |
| Model | 1000 | 1200S |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 1203 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 53 L |
