1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 1968 Simca 1000
To start off, 1968 Simca 1000 is newer by 9 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 1,481 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 1500 (79 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1968 Simca 1000. (38 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 1500 should accelerate faster than 1968 Simca 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, 1959 Fiat 1500 (109 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Simca 1000. (59 Nm). This means 1959 Fiat 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1500 | 1968 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Fiat | Simca |
| Model | 1500 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1481 cc | 844 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2230 mm |
