1969 Fiat 500 vs. 1965 Simca 1300
To start off, 1969 Fiat 500 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Simca 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Simca 1300 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Simca 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Simca 1300 (51 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Simca 1300 should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Simca 1300 weights approximately 486 kg more than 1969 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, 1965 Simca 1300 (102 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1965 Simca 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 500 | 1965 Simca 1300 | |
| Make | Fiat | Simca |
| Model | 500 | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1290 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 | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.8:1 |
| 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 | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 60 L |
