1961 Abarth 700 vs. 1950 Simca 8
To start off, 1961 Abarth 700 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Simca 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Simca 8 would be higher. At 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Simca 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 700 (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1950 Simca 8. (47 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 700 should accelerate faster than 1950 Simca 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Simca 8 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1961 Abarth 700.
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, 1950 Simca 8 (88 Nm) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 700. (69 Nm). This means 1950 Simca 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 700 | 1950 Simca 8 | |
| Make | Abarth | Simca |
| Model | 700 | 8 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2450 mm |
