1969 Fiat 500 vs. 1975 Simca 1501
To start off, 1975 Simca 1501 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Simca 1501 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Simca 1501 (61 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Simca 1501 should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Simca 1501 weights approximately 530 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Simca 1501 (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1975 Simca 1501 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 500 | 1975 Simca 1501 | |
| Make | Fiat | Simca |
| Model | 500 | 1501 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 61 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2530 mm |
