1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 1964 Simca 1000
To start off, 1964 Simca 1000 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 1500 (80 HP) has 37 more horse power than 1964 Simca 1000. (43 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 1500 should accelerate faster than 1964 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1500 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1964 Simca 1000. 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, 1959 Fiat 1500 (104 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Simca 1000. (64 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Fiat 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 1500 | 1964 Simca 1000 | |
Make | Fiat | Simca |
Model | 1500 | 1000 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1964 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 844 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 43 HP |
Torque | 104 Nm | 64 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 60 L |