1970 Simca 1200S vs. 1963 Singer Vogue II
To start off, 1970 Simca 1200S is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Singer Vogue II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Singer Vogue II would be higher. At 1,592 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Singer Vogue II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Simca 1200S (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1963 Singer Vogue II. (57 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Simca 1200S should accelerate faster than 1963 Singer Vogue II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Singer Vogue II weights approximately 237 kg more than 1970 Simca 1200S.
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 Singer Vogue II (118 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Simca 1200S. (106 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1963 Singer Vogue II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Simca 1200S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Simca 1200S | 1963 Singer Vogue II | |
| Make | Simca | Singer |
| Model | 1200S | Vogue II |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1204 cc | 1592 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1092 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 47 L |
