1961 Abarth 1600 vs. 1974 Simca 1301
To start off, 1974 Simca 1301 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 1600 would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Abarth 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 1600 (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1974 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 1600 should accelerate faster than 1974 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Simca 1301 weights approximately 54 kg more than 1961 Abarth 1600.
Let's talk about torque, 1961 Abarth 1600 (138 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Simca 1301. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1961 Abarth 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 1600 | 1974 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Abarth | Simca |
| Model | 1600 | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1014 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2530 mm |
