1975 Fiat 500 vs. 1966 Simca 1000
To start off, 1975 Fiat 500 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Simca 1000 would be higher. At 844 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Simca 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Simca 1000 (38 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1975 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Simca 1000 should accelerate faster than 1975 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Simca 1000 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1975 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, 1966 Simca 1000 (59 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1966 Simca 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Fiat 500 | 1966 Simca 1000 | |
Make | Fiat | Simca |
Model | 500 | 1000 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1966 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 498 cc | 844 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 27 Nm | 59 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 65 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 43 L |