1961 Innocenti 950 vs. 1971 Simca 1200S
To start off, 1971 Simca 1200S is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Innocenti 950. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Innocenti 950 would be higher. At 1,204 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Simca 1200S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Simca 1200S (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1961 Innocenti 950. (40 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Simca 1200S should accelerate faster than 1961 Innocenti 950. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Simca 1200S weights approximately 160 kg more than 1961 Innocenti 950. 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, 1971 Simca 1200S (105 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Innocenti 950. (71 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1971 Simca 1200S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Innocenti 950.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Innocenti 950 | 1971 Simca 1200S | |
| Make | Innocenti | Simca |
| Model | 950 | 1200S |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2240 mm |
