1991 Rover 100 vs. 1974 Simca 1301
To start off, 1991 Rover 100 is newer by 17 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), 1991 Rover 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Rover 100 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1974 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Rover 100 should accelerate faster than 1974 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Simca 1301 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1991 Rover 100.
Let's talk about torque, 1991 Rover 100 (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Simca 1301. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1991 Rover 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Rover 100 | 1974 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Rover | Simca |
| Model | 100 | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 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 | 102 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
