1968 Fiat 2300 vs. 1957 Simca Plein Ceil
To start off, 1968 Fiat 2300 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Simca Plein Ceil. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Simca Plein Ceil would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Fiat 2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Fiat 2300 (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1957 Simca Plein Ceil. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Fiat 2300 should accelerate faster than 1957 Simca Plein Ceil. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Fiat 2300 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1957 Simca Plein Ceil. 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, 1968 Fiat 2300 (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Simca Plein Ceil. (90 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1968 Fiat 2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Simca Plein Ceil.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Fiat 2300 | 1957 Simca Plein Ceil | |
Make | Fiat | Simca |
Model | 2300 | Plein Ceil |
Year Released | 1968 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2279 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2450 mm |