1967 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1966 Simca 1300
To start off, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Simca 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Simca 1300 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1966 Simca 1300. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1966 Simca 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Simca 1300 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA.
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, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Simca 1300. (102 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Simca 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1966 Simca 1300 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Simca |
| Model | GTA | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 60 L |
