1970 Rover 3.5 vs. 1968 Simca 1000
To start off, 1970 Rover 3.5 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Simca 1000 would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Rover 3.5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Rover 3.5 (149 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1968 Simca 1000. (38 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Rover 3.5 should accelerate faster than 1968 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Rover 3.5 weights approximately 885 kg more than 1968 Simca 1000. 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, 1970 Rover 3.5 (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Simca 1000. (59 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Rover 3.5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Simca 1000. 1970 Rover 3.5 has automatic transmission and 1968 Simca 1000 has manual transmission. 1968 Simca 1000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Rover 3.5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Rover 3.5 | 1968 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Rover | Simca |
| Model | 3.5 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3532 cc | 844 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 276 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2230 mm |
