1960 Abarth 850 vs. 1957 Simca Plein Ceil
To start off, 1960 Abarth 850 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, 1957 Simca Plein Ceil (56 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 850. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Simca Plein Ceil should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Simca Plein Ceil weights approximately 370 kg more than 1960 Abarth 850. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1957 Simca Plein Ceil (90 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 850. (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1957 Simca Plein Ceil will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 850 | 1957 Simca Plein Ceil | |
| Make | Abarth | Simca |
| Model | 850 | Plein Ceil |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 850 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2450 mm |
