1962 Abarth 700 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 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Simca 1301 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Abarth 700 (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1974 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Abarth 700 should accelerate faster than 1974 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Simca 1301 weights approximately 438 kg more than 1962 Abarth 700.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Simca 1301 (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1974 Simca 1301 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Abarth 700 | 1974 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Abarth | Simca |
| Model | 700 | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 576 kg | 1014 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2530 mm |
