1971 Fiat 500 vs. 1950 Simca 8
To start off, 1971 Fiat 500 is newer by 21 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, 1950 Simca 8 (47 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Simca 8 should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Simca 8 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1971 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, 1950 Simca 8 (88 Nm) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 500. (27 Nm). This means 1950 Simca 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 500 | 1950 Simca 8 | |
| Make | Fiat | Simca |
| Model | 500 | 8 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 497 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2450 mm |
