1953 Bristol 404 vs. 1963 Simca Ariane
To start off, 1963 Simca Ariane is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Bristol 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Bristol 404 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Bristol 404 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Bristol 404 (91 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1963 Simca Ariane. (62 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Bristol 404 should accelerate faster than 1963 Simca Ariane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Simca Ariane weights approximately 60 kg more than 1953 Bristol 404.
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, 1953 Bristol 404 (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Simca Ariane. (90 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1953 Bristol 404 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Simca Ariane.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Bristol 404 | 1963 Simca Ariane | |
Make | Bristol | Simca |
Model | 404 | Ariane |
Year Released | 1953 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 36 L |