1958 Riley Two Point Six vs. 1968 Simca 1200S
To start off, 1968 Simca 1200S is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Riley Two Point Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Riley Two Point Six would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Riley Two Point Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Riley Two Point Six (96 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1968 Simca 1200S. (79 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Riley Two Point Six should accelerate faster than 1968 Simca 1200S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Riley Two Point Six weights approximately 785 kg more than 1968 Simca 1200S. 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, 1958 Riley Two Point Six (183 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Simca 1200S. (105 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1958 Riley Two Point Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Simca 1200S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Riley Two Point Six | 1968 Simca 1200S | |
| Make | Riley | Simca |
| Model | Two Point Six | 1200S |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2240 mm |
