1993 Rover 100 vs. 1978 Simca 1100
To start off, 1993 Rover 100 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Simca 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Simca 1100 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 58 more horse power than 1978 Simca 1100. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Rover 100 should accelerate faster than 1978 Simca 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Simca 1100 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1993 Rover 100.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Rover 100 (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Simca 1100. (67 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Rover 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Simca 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Rover 100 | 1978 Simca 1100 | |
| Make | Rover | Simca |
| Model | 100 | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 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 | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
