1961 Fiat 600 vs. 1961 Simca 1000
To start off, both 1961 Fiat 600 and 1961 Simca 1000 were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 944 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Simca 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Simca 1000 (51 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Simca 1000 should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat 600 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1961 Simca 1000.
Let's talk about torque, 1961 Simca 1000 (73 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 600. (45 Nm). This means 1961 Simca 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 600 | 1961 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Fiat | Simca |
| Model | 600 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 36 L |
