1996 Rover 200 vs. 1980 Simca 1100
To start off, 1996 Rover 200 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Simca 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Simca 1100 would be higher. At 1,395 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Rover 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Rover 200 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1980 Simca 1100. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 1980 Simca 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Rover 200 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1980 Simca 1100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1996 Rover 200 (127 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Simca 1100. (66 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Simca 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Rover 200 | 1980 Simca 1100 | |
| Make | Rover | Simca |
| Model | 200 | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 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 | 127 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2530 mm |
