1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa vs. 1950 Simca 8
To start off, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Simca 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Simca 8 would be higher. At 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Simca 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa (112 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1950 Simca 8. (47 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa should accelerate faster than 1950 Simca 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Simca 8 weights approximately 367 kg more than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa.
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, both vehicles can yield 88 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa | 1950 Simca 8 | |
| Make | Abarth | Simca |
| Model | 1000 TC Corsa | 8 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 583 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2450 mm |
