1970 Abarth 1300 vs. 1967 Simca 1100
To start off, 1970 Abarth 1300 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Simca 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Simca 1100 would be higher. At 1,279 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Abarth 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Abarth 1300 (123 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1967 Simca 1100. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1967 Simca 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Simca 1100 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1970 Abarth 1300.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Abarth 1300 (130 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Simca 1100. (91 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 Abarth 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Simca 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Abarth 1300 | 1967 Simca 1100 | |
| Make | Abarth | Simca |
| Model | 1300 | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1279 cc | 1204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2530 mm |
