1961 Fiat Berline vs. 1949 Simca 8
To start off, 1961 Fiat Berline is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Simca 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Simca 8 would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Fiat Berline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat Berline (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1949 Simca 8. (49 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat Berline should accelerate faster than 1949 Simca 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat Berline weights approximately 320 kg more than 1949 Simca 8. 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, 1961 Fiat Berline (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Simca 8. (88 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1961 Fiat Berline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Simca 8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat Berline | 1949 Simca 8 | |
| Make | Fiat | Simca |
| Model | Berline | 8 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 1220 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2450 mm |
