1959 Abarth 750 vs. 1971 Simca 1200S
To start off, 1971 Simca 1200S is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 1,204 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Simca 1200S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Simca 1200S (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Simca 1200S should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Simca 1200S weights approximately 320 kg more than 1959 Abarth 750. 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, 1971 Simca 1200S (105 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 750. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Simca 1200S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 750 | 1971 Simca 1200S | |
| Make | Abarth | Simca |
| Model | 750 | 1200S |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| 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 | 535 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 53 L |
