1977 Fiat 133 vs. 1967 Simca 1200S
To start off, 1977 Fiat 133 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Simca 1200S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Simca 1200S would be higher. At 1,204 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Simca 1200S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Simca 1200S (79 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Simca 1200S should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Simca 1200S weights approximately 165 kg more than 1977 Fiat 133. 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, 1967 Simca 1200S (103 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 133. (55 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1967 Simca 1200S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Fiat 133 | 1967 Simca 1200S | |
Make | Fiat | Simca |
Model | 133 | 1200S |
Year Released | 1977 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 843 cc | 1204 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 55 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.9:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2240 mm |