1955 Maserati 150S vs. 1961 Simca Ariane
To start off, 1961 Simca Ariane is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Maserati 150S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Maserati 150S would be higher. At 1,484 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Maserati 150S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Maserati 150S (138 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1961 Simca Ariane. (62 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Maserati 150S should accelerate faster than 1961 Simca Ariane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Simca Ariane weights approximately 470 kg more than 1955 Maserati 150S.
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.
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1955 Maserati 150S | 1961 Simca Ariane | |
Make | Maserati | Simca |
Model | 150S | Ariane |
Year Released | 1955 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1484 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2700 mm |