1961 Abarth 700 vs. 1968 Simca 1000
To start off, 1968 Simca 1000 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 844 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Simca 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 700 (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1968 Simca 1000. (38 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 700 should accelerate faster than 1968 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Simca 1000 weights approximately 180 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, 1961 Abarth 700 (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Simca 1000. (59 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1961 Abarth 700 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Abarth 700 | 1968 Simca 1000 | |
Make | Abarth | Simca |
Model | 700 | 1000 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 696 cc | 844 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 59 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |