1972 Fiat 128 vs. 1966 Simca 1300
To start off, 1972 Fiat 128 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Simca 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Simca 1300 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Fiat 128 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 128 (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1966 Simca 1300. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 128 should accelerate faster than 1966 Simca 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Simca 1300 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1972 Fiat 128.
Let's talk about torque, 1966 Simca 1300 (102 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 128. (95 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1966 Simca 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 128.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 128 | 1966 Simca 1300 | |
| Make | Fiat | Simca |
| Model | 128 | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.1 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2530 mm |
