1962 Fiat 500 vs. 1975 Simca 1501
To start off, 1975 Simca 1501 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Simca 1501 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Simca 1501 (61 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Simca 1501 should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Simca 1501 weights approximately 470 kg more than 1962 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Simca 1501 (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1975 Simca 1501 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Fiat 500 | 1975 Simca 1501 | |
| Make | Fiat | Simca |
| Model | 500 | 1501 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 61 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2530 mm |
