1960 Abarth 850 vs. 1967 Simca 1200S
To start off, 1967 Simca 1200S is newer by 7 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 1,204 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Simca 1200S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Simca 1200S (79 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 850. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Simca 1200S should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Simca 1200S weights approximately 285 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, 1967 Simca 1200S (103 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 850. (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1967 Simca 1200S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 850 | 1967 Simca 1200S | |
| Make | Abarth | Simca |
| Model | 850 | 1200S |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 850 cc | 1204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 53 L |
