1964 Innocenti A 40 vs. 1966 Simca 1000
To start off, 1966 Simca 1000 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Innocenti A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Innocenti A 40 would be higher. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Innocenti A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Innocenti A 40 (43 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1966 Simca 1000. (38 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Innocenti A 40 should accelerate faster than 1966 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Simca 1000 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1964 Innocenti A 40.
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, 1964 Innocenti A 40 (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Simca 1000. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Innocenti A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Innocenti A 40 | 1966 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Innocenti | Simca |
| Model | A 40 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2230 mm |
