1961 Riley One-Point-Five vs. 1963 Simca Ariane
To start off, 1963 Simca Ariane is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Riley One-Point-Five. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Riley One-Point-Five would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Riley One-Point-Five is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 62 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Simca Ariane weights approximately 165 kg more than 1961 Riley One-Point-Five.
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 Riley One-Point-Five (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Simca Ariane. (90 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1961 Riley One-Point-Five will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Simca Ariane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Riley One-Point-Five | 1963 Simca Ariane | |
| Make | Riley | Simca |
| Model | One-Point-Five | Ariane |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.3:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 36 L |
