1962 Abarth 600 vs. 1974 Simca 1301
To start off, 1974 Simca 1301 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Simca 1301 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Abarth 600 (59 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1974 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Abarth 600 should accelerate faster than 1974 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Simca 1301 weights approximately 431 kg more than 1962 Abarth 600.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Simca 1301 (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Abarth 600. (92 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Simca 1301 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Abarth 600 | 1974 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Abarth | Simca |
| Model | 600 | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 980 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 583 kg | 1014 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2530 mm |
