1959 Fiat 1800 vs. 1972 Simca 1000
To start off, 1972 Simca 1000 is newer by 13 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 27 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1000. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 1800 should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1800 weights approximately 355 kg more than 1972 Simca 1000. 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 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Simca 1000. (98 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1959 Fiat 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1800 | 1972 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Fiat | Simca |
| Model | 1800 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 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 | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2230 mm |
