1973 Reliant Scimitar vs. 1962 Simca 1000
To start off, 1973 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 11 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 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Reliant Scimitar (123 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1962 Simca 1000. (51 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1962 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 462 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, 1973 Reliant Scimitar (266 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Simca 1000. (73 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1973 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Reliant Scimitar | 1962 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Reliant | Simca |
| Model | Scimitar | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 266 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1194 kg | 732 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2230 mm |
