1960 Fiat 1200 vs. 1965 Simca 1300
To start off, 1965 Simca 1300 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Simca 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Fiat 1200 (57 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1965 Simca 1300. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Fiat 1200 should accelerate faster than 1965 Simca 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Simca 1300 weights approximately 91 kg more than 1960 Fiat 1200.
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, 1965 Simca 1300 (102 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 1200. (84 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Simca 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fiat 1200 | 1965 Simca 1300 | |
| Make | Fiat | Simca |
| Model | 1200 | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 60 L |
