1962 Abarth 2400 vs. 1962 Simca 1000
To start off, both 1962 Abarth 2400 and 1962 Simca 1000 were released in the same year (1962). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,323 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Abarth 2400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Abarth 2400 (142 HP) has 103 more horse power than 1962 Simca 1000. (39 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Abarth 2400 should accelerate faster than 1962 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Abarth 2400 weights approximately 228 kg more than 1962 Simca 1000. 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, 1962 Abarth 2400 (196 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Simca 1000. (64 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1962 Abarth 2400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Abarth 2400 | 1962 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Abarth | Simca |
| Model | 2400 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2323 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 39 HP |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 822 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2230 mm |
