1990 Rover Metro vs. 1974 Simca 1301
To start off, 1990 Rover Metro is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Simca 1301. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Simca 1301 would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Rover Metro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Rover Metro (95 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1974 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Rover Metro should accelerate faster than 1974 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Simca 1301 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1990 Rover Metro.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Rover Metro (124 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Simca 1301. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1990 Rover Metro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Rover Metro | 1974 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Rover | Simca |
| Model | Metro | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 75 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2530 mm |
