1959 Fiat 1800 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 Fiat 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1800 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 1800 (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1971 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 1800 should accelerate faster than 1971 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1800 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1971 Simca 1301. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Fiat 1800 (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Simca 1301. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1959 Fiat 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1800 | 1971 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Fiat | Simca |
| Model | 1800 | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72.1 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2530 mm |
