1968 Fiat 850 vs. 1963 Simca 1300
To start off, 1968 Fiat 850 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Simca 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Simca 1300 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Simca 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 51 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Simca 1300 weights approximately 275 kg more than 1968 Fiat 850.
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, 1963 Simca 1300 (102 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 850. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1963 Simca 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 850 | 1963 Simca 1300 | |
| Make | Fiat | Simca |
| Model | 850 | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 51 HP |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 60 L |
