2005 Fiat Marea Weekend vs. 1972 Simca 1000
To start off, 2005 Fiat Marea Weekend is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Simca 1000 would be higher. At 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Fiat Marea Weekend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Fiat Marea Weekend (104 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1000. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Marea Weekend should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Marea Weekend weights approximately 365 kg more than 1972 Simca 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Fiat Marea Weekend (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Simca 1000. (98 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2005 Fiat Marea Weekend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Marea Weekend | 1972 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Fiat | Simca |
| Model | Marea Weekend | 1000 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1585 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2230 mm |
