1993 Rover 100 vs. 1963 Simca 1000
To start off, 1993 Rover 100 is newer by 30 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 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Rover 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Rover 100 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1963 Simca 1000. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Rover 100 should accelerate faster than 1963 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Rover 100 weights approximately 140 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Rover 100 (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Simca 1000. (73 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1993 Rover 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Rover 100 | 1963 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Rover | Simca |
| Model | 100 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 943 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 65 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1260 mm |
