1960 Abarth 1000 vs. 1950 Simca 8
To start off, 1960 Abarth 1000 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Simca 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Simca 8 would be higher. At 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Simca 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth 1000 (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1950 Simca 8. (47 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1950 Simca 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Simca 8 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1960 Abarth 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, 1960 Abarth 1000 (96 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Simca 8. (88 Nm). This means 1960 Abarth 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Simca 8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 1000 | 1950 Simca 8 | |
| Make | Abarth | Simca |
| Model | 1000 | 8 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 992 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2450 mm |
