1970 Fiat 500 vs. 1969 Simca 1200S
To start off, 1970 Fiat 500 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Simca 1200S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Simca 1200S would be higher. At 1,203 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Simca 1200S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Simca 1200S (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Simca 1200S should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Simca 1200S weights approximately 375 kg more than 1970 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, 1969 Simca 1200S (105 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1969 Simca 1200S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 500 | 1969 Simca 1200S | |
| Make | Fiat | Simca |
| Model | 500 | 1200S |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1203 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2240 mm |
