1960 Abarth 850 vs. 1963 Simca 1300
To start off, 1963 Simca 1300 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Simca 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 51 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Simca 1300 weights approximately 420 kg more than 1960 Abarth 850.
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, 1963 Simca 1300 (102 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 850. (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1963 Simca 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 850 | 1963 Simca 1300 | |
Make | Abarth | Simca |
Model | 850 | 1300 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 850 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 51 HP |
Torque | 70 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |