1966 Fiat 500 vs. 1963 Simca 1000
To start off, 1966 Fiat 500 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Simca 1000 would be higher. At 943 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Simca 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Simca 1000 (51 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1966 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Simca 1000 should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Simca 1000 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1966 Fiat 500. 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, 1963 Simca 1000 (73 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1963 Simca 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Fiat 500 | 1963 Simca 1000 | |
Make | Fiat | Simca |
Model | 500 | 1000 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1963 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 943 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 36 Nm | 73 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 36 L |