1969 Fiat 130 vs. 1968 Simca 1200S
To start off, 1969 Fiat 130 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Simca 1200S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Simca 1200S would be higher. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Fiat 130 (161 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1968 Simca 1200S. (79 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1968 Simca 1200S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Fiat 130 weights approximately 619 kg more than 1968 Simca 1200S. 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, 1969 Fiat 130 (218 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Simca 1200S. (105 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1969 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Simca 1200S. 1969 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 1968 Simca 1200S has manual transmission. 1968 Simca 1200S will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 130 | 1968 Simca 1200S | |
| Make | Fiat | Simca |
| Model | 130 | 1200S |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 1204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1474 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 53 L |
