1962 Rover P5 vs. 1972 Simca 1000
To start off, 1972 Simca 1000 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Rover P5 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Rover P5 (119 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1000. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Rover P5 should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Rover P5 weights approximately 860 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, 1962 Rover P5 (218 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Simca 1000. (98 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1962 Rover P5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Rover P5 | 1972 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Rover | Simca |
| Model | P5 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2650 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2230 mm |
