1957 Rover P4 vs. 1963 Simca 1500
To start off, 1963 Simca 1500 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,230 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Rover P4 (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1963 Simca 1500. (68 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1963 Simca 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Rover P4 weights approximately 404 kg more than 1963 Simca 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, 1957 Rover P4 (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Simca 1500. (124 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1957 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Simca 1500.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Rover P4 | 1963 Simca 1500 | |
Make | Rover | Simca |
Model | P4 | 1500 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2230 cc | 1475 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 996 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2530 mm |