1951 Austin A 70 vs. 1963 Simca Ariane
To start off, 1963 Simca Ariane is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Austin A 70 (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1963 Simca Ariane. (62 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin A 70 should accelerate faster than 1963 Simca Ariane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 70 weights approximately 180 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, 1951 Austin A 70 (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Simca Ariane. (90 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1951 Austin A 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Simca Ariane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A 70 | 1963 Simca Ariane | |
| Make | Austin | Simca |
| Model | A 70 | Ariane |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 36 L |
