1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1971 Simca 1301
To start off, 1971 Simca 1301 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Simca 1301 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 850 (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1971 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 850 should accelerate faster than 1971 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Simca 1301 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Simca 1301 (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1971 Simca 1301 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 850 | 1971 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Abarth | Simca |
| Model | 850 | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2530 mm |
