1961 Abarth Monomille vs. 1963 Simca 1500
To start off, 1963 Simca 1500 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth Monomille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth Monomille would be higher. At 1,475 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Simca 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Simca 1500 (68 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1961 Abarth Monomille. (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Simca 1500 should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth Monomille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Simca 1500 weights approximately 436 kg more than 1961 Abarth Monomille. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1963 Simca 1500 (124 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth Monomille. (90 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1963 Simca 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth Monomille.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth Monomille | 1963 Simca 1500 | |
| Make | Abarth | Simca |
| Model | Monomille | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 1475 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2530 mm |
