1986 Lotus Excel vs. 1963 Simca 1000
To start off, 1986 Lotus Excel is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Simca 1000 would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Lotus Excel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Lotus Excel (180 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1963 Simca 1000. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lotus Excel should accelerate faster than 1963 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lotus Excel weights approximately 447 kg more than 1963 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, 1986 Lotus Excel (224 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Simca 1000. (73 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1986 Lotus Excel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Lotus Excel | 1963 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Lotus | Simca |
| Model | Excel | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 943 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1177 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 36 L |
