1960 Innocenti 950 vs. 1963 Simca 1000
To start off, 1963 Simca 1000 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Innocenti 950. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Innocenti 950 would be higher. At 946 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Innocenti 950 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Simca 1000 (51 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1960 Innocenti 950. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Simca 1000 should accelerate faster than 1960 Innocenti 950.
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, both vehicles can yield 73 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Innocenti 950 | 1963 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Innocenti | Simca |
| Model | 950 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 946 cc | 943 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2230 mm |
