1971 Simca 1200S vs. 1970 Fiat 130
To start off, 1971 Simca 1200S is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Fiat 130 (139 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1971 Simca 1200S. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1971 Simca 1200S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Fiat 130 weights approximately 670 kg more than 1971 Simca 1200S. 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, 1970 Fiat 130 (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Simca 1200S. (105 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Simca 1200S. 1970 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 1971 Simca 1200S has manual transmission. 1971 Simca 1200S will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Simca 1200S | 1970 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Simca | Fiat |
| Model | 1200S | 130 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1204 cc | 2866 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2730 mm |
