2004 Seat Arosa vs. 1966 Simca 1200S
To start off, 2004 Seat Arosa is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Simca 1200S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Simca 1200S would be higher. At 1,204 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Simca 1200S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Simca 1200S (79 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2004 Seat Arosa. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Simca 1200S should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Arosa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Seat Arosa weights approximately 5 kg more than 1966 Simca 1200S.
Because 1966 Simca 1200S 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 1966 Simca 1200S. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Seat Arosa, 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, 1966 Simca 1200S (106 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Arosa. (86 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1966 Simca 1200S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Arosa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Seat Arosa | 1966 Simca 1200S | |
| Make | Seat | Simca |
| Model | Arosa | 1200S |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 1204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.2 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70.6 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 53 L |
