1977 Fiat 131 vs. 1977 Simca 1100
To start off, both 1977 Fiat 131 and 1977 Simca 1100 were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Fiat 131 (64 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1977 Simca 1100. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Fiat 131 should accelerate faster than 1977 Simca 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Fiat 131 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1977 Simca 1100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1977 Fiat 131 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 1977 Fiat 131. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 Simca 1100, 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, 1977 Fiat 131 (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Simca 1100. (66 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Fiat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Simca 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Fiat 131 | 1977 Simca 1100 | |
| Make | Fiat | Simca |
| Model | 131 | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.1 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 65 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2530 mm |
