1967 Abarth 1300 vs. 1973 Simca 1100
To start off, 1973 Simca 1100 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Abarth 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Abarth 1300 would be higher. At 1,278 cc, 1967 Abarth 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Abarth 1300 (123 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1973 Simca 1100. (59 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1973 Simca 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Simca 1100 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1967 Abarth 1300.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Abarth 1300 (133 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Simca 1100. (86 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1967 Abarth 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Simca 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Abarth 1300 | 1973 Simca 1100 | |
| Make | Abarth | Simca |
| Model | 1300 | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1278 cc | 1116 cc |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 65 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 47 L |
