1970 Fiat 850 vs. 1972 Simca 1000
To start off, 1972 Simca 1000 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Simca 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Simca 1000 (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Simca 1000 should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Simca 1000 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1970 Fiat 850. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Simca 1000 (98 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 850. (66 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Simca 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Fiat 850 | 1972 Simca 1000 | |
Make | Fiat | Simca |
Model | 850 | 1000 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 903 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2230 mm |