1960 Abarth Coupe vs. 1960 Simca Plein Ceil
To start off, both 1960 Abarth Coupe and 1960 Simca Plein Ceil were released in the same year (1960). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. In terms of performance, 1960 Simca Plein Ceil (56 HP @ 200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1960 Abarth Coupe. (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Simca Plein Ceil should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Simca Plein Ceil weights approximately 510 kg more than 1960 Abarth Coupe. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth Coupe | 1960 Simca Plein Ceil | |
| Make | Abarth | Simca |
| Model | Coupe | Plein Ceil |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1960 |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 42 L |
