1959 Fiat 2100 vs. 1969 Simca 1200S
To start off, 1969 Simca 1200S is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 2100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 2100 would be higher. At 2,052 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 2100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Simca 1200S (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 2100. (80 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Simca 1200S should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 2100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 2100 weights approximately 79 kg more than 1969 Simca 1200S.
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 2100 (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Simca 1200S. (105 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1959 Fiat 2100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Simca 1200S.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 2100 | 1969 Simca 1200S | |
Make | Fiat | Simca |
Model | 2100 | 1200S |
Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2052 cc | 1203 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 70 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 934 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 53 L |