1976 Fiat 126 vs. 1976 Simca 1307
To start off, both 1976 Fiat 126 and 1976 Simca 1307 were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Simca 1307 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Simca 1307 (67 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1976 Fiat 126. (23 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Simca 1307 should accelerate faster than 1976 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Simca 1307 weights approximately 460 kg more than 1976 Fiat 126. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Fiat 126 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Fiat 126. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 Simca 1307, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1976 Simca 1307 (104 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Fiat 126. (39 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1976 Simca 1307 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Fiat 126 | 1976 Simca 1307 | |
| Make | Fiat | Simca |
| Model | 126 | 1307 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.5 mm | 76.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 580 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 20 L | 58 L |
