1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1963 Simca Ariane
To start off, 1963 Simca Ariane is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. Both 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta and 1963 Simca Ariane are equipped with a 1,290 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Simca Ariane (62 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (52 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Simca Ariane should accelerate faster than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Simca Ariane weights approximately 225 kg more than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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, 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Simca Ariane. (90 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Simca Ariane.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1963 Simca Ariane | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Simca |
Model | Giulietta | Ariane |
Year Released | 1959 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 36 L |