1968 Fiat 850 vs. 1980 Simca 2 Litres
To start off, 1980 Simca 2 Litres is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 1,979 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Simca 2 Litres is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Simca 2 Litres weights approximately 410 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. 1980 Simca 2 Litres has automatic transmission and 1968 Fiat 850 has manual transmission. 1968 Fiat 850 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Simca 2 Litres will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 850 | 1980 Simca 2 Litres | |
| Make | Fiat | Simca |
| Model | 850 | 2 Litres |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 1979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2670 mm |
