1968 Fiat 500 vs. 1964 Simca 1000
To start off, 1968 Fiat 500 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Simca 1000 would be higher. At 944 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Simca 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Simca 1000 (51 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Simca 1000 should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Simca 1000 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1968 Fiat 500. 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, 1964 Simca 1000 (73 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1964 Simca 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 500 | 1964 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Fiat | Simca |
| Model | 500 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.5 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 36 L |
