1963 Rover 2000 vs. 1966 Simca 1200S
To start off, 1966 Simca 1200S is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Rover 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Rover 2000 would be higher. At 1,978 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Rover 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Rover 2000 (91 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1966 Simca 1200S. (79 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Rover 2000 should accelerate faster than 1966 Simca 1200S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Rover 2000 weights approximately 357 kg more than 1966 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, 1963 Rover 2000 (150 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Simca 1200S. (106 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1963 Rover 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Simca 1200S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Rover 2000 | 1966 Simca 1200S | |
| Make | Rover | Simca |
| Model | 2000 | 1200S |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1978 cc | 1204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.7 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.7 mm | 70 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1212 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 53 L |
