1968 Fiat Dino vs. 1968 Simca 1000
To start off, both 1968 Fiat Dino and 1968 Simca 1000 were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,418 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Fiat Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Fiat Dino (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1968 Simca 1000. (38 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1968 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Fiat Dino weights approximately 650 kg more than 1968 Simca 1000. 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 Dino (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Simca 1000. (59 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Fiat Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat Dino | 1968 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Fiat | Simca |
| Model | Dino | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2418 cc | 844 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 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 | 1400 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 60 L |
