1950 Rover P4 vs. 1963 Simca Ariane
To start off, 1963 Simca Ariane is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,103 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Rover P4 (74 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1963 Simca Ariane. (62 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1963 Simca Ariane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Rover P4 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1963 Simca Ariane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1950 Rover P4 (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Simca Ariane. (90 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1950 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Simca Ariane.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Rover P4 | 1963 Simca Ariane | |
Make | Rover | Simca |
Model | P4 | Ariane |
Year Released | 1950 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2103 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.2 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 105 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.3:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 36 L |