1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1961 Simca Ariane
To start off, both 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta and 1961 Simca Ariane were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1961 Simca Ariane. (62 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1961 Simca Ariane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Simca Ariane weights approximately 245 kg more than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (114 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Simca Ariane. (90 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Simca Ariane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1961 Simca Ariane | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Simca |
| Model | Giulietta | Ariane |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2700 mm |
