1968 Abarth 1300 vs. 1967 Simca 1501
To start off, 1968 Abarth 1300 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Simca 1501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Simca 1501 would be higher. At 1,473 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Simca 1501 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Simca 1501 (81 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1968 Abarth 1300. (73 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Simca 1501 should accelerate faster than 1968 Abarth 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Simca 1501 weights approximately 348 kg more than 1968 Abarth 1300. 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 Simca 1501 (120 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Abarth 1300. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Simca 1501 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Abarth 1300 | 1967 Simca 1501 | |
| Make | Abarth | Simca |
| Model | 1300 | 1501 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 1473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 75.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 1018 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 43 L |
