1960 Abarth 850 vs. 1964 Simca 1000
To start off, 1964 Simca 1000 is newer by 4 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 944 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Simca 1000 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. 1964 Simca 1000 weights approximately 160 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, 1964 Simca 1000 (73 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 850. (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1964 Simca 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 850 | 1964 Simca 1000 | |
Make | Abarth | Simca |
Model | 850 | 1000 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1964 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 850 cc | 944 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 73 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 65 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.2:1 |
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 | 730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 36 L |