1971 Rover P6 vs. 1962 Simca 1000
To start off, 1971 Rover P6 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Simca 1000 would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Rover P6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Rover P6 (150 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1962 Simca 1000. (51 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Rover P6 should accelerate faster than 1962 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Rover P6 weights approximately 563 kg more than 1962 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, 1971 Rover P6 (274 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Simca 1000. (73 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1971 Rover P6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Rover P6 | 1962 Simca 1000 | |
Make | Rover | Simca |
Model | P6 | 1000 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3532 cc | 944 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 274 Nm | 73 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 65 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 732 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2230 mm |