1960 Abarth 1000 vs. 1978 Simca 2 Litres
To start off, 1978 Simca 2 Litres is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 1,981 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Simca 2 Litres is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Simca 2 Litres weights approximately 445 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.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 1000 | 1978 Simca 2 Litres | |
Make | Abarth | Simca |
Model | 1000 | 2 Litres |
Year Released | 1960 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 992 cc | 1981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2670 mm |