1967 Fiat Dino vs. 1967 Simca 1000
To start off, both 1967 Fiat Dino and 1967 Simca 1000 were released in the same year (1967). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Fiat Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Fiat Dino (160 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1967 Simca 1000. (38 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1967 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Fiat Dino weights approximately 430 kg more than 1967 Simca 1000. 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, 1967 Fiat Dino (172 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Simca 1000. (59 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Fiat Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Fiat Dino | 1967 Simca 1000 | |
Make | Fiat | Simca |
Model | Dino | 1000 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 844 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 59 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 29 L |