1951 Singer SM 1500 vs. 1961 Singer Gazelle
To start off, 1961 Singer Gazelle is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Singer SM 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Singer SM 1500 would be higher. At 1,592 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Singer Gazelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Singer Gazelle (52 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1951 Singer SM 1500. (47 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Singer Gazelle should accelerate faster than 1951 Singer SM 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Singer Gazelle weights approximately 204 kg more than 1951 Singer SM 1500. 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, 1961 Singer Gazelle (118 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Singer SM 1500. (98 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1961 Singer Gazelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Singer SM 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Singer SM 1500 | 1961 Singer Gazelle | |
| Make | Singer | Singer |
| Model | SM 1500 | Gazelle |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 1592 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.4 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1044 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2440 mm |
