1963 Riley One-Point-Five vs. 1972 Simca 1000
To start off, 1972 Simca 1000 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Riley One-Point-Five. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Riley One-Point-Five would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Riley One-Point-Five is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Riley One-Point-Five (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1000. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Riley One-Point-Five should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Riley One-Point-Five weights approximately 75 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, 1963 Riley One-Point-Five (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Simca 1000. (98 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1963 Riley One-Point-Five will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Riley One-Point-Five | 1972 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Riley | Simca |
| Model | One-Point-Five | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.1 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2230 mm |
