1960 Austin A 40 vs. 1963 Simca Ariane
To start off, 1963 Simca Ariane is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Simca Ariane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Simca Ariane (62 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Simca Ariane should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Simca Ariane weights approximately 340 kg more than 1960 Austin A 40. 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, 1963 Simca Ariane (90 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1963 Simca Ariane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Austin A 40 | 1963 Simca Ariane | |
| Make | Austin | Simca |
| Model | A 40 | Ariane |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 36 L |
