1960 Abarth 1000 vs. 1957 Simca Plein Ceil
To start off, 1960 Abarth 1000 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Simca Plein Ceil. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Simca Plein Ceil would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Simca Plein Ceil is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth 1000 (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1957 Simca Plein Ceil. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1957 Simca Plein Ceil. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Simca Plein Ceil weights approximately 260 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 @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Simca Plein Ceil. (90 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1960 Abarth 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Simca Plein Ceil.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 1000 | 1957 Simca Plein Ceil | |
| Make | Abarth | Simca |
| Model | 1000 | Plein Ceil |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 992 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2450 mm |
