1953 Fiat 1100 vs. 1965 Simca Ariane
To start off, 1965 Simca Ariane is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Simca Ariane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Simca Ariane (62 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1100. (35 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Simca Ariane should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Simca Ariane weights approximately 285 kg more than 1953 Fiat 1100. 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, 1965 Simca Ariane (88 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1100. (69 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Simca Ariane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Fiat 1100 | 1965 Simca Ariane | |
| Make | Fiat | Simca |
| Model | 1100 | Ariane |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 60 L |
