1961 Simca Ariane vs. 1981 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1981 Toyota Carina is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Simca Ariane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Simca Ariane would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Carina (83 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1961 Simca Ariane. (62 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1961 Simca Ariane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Simca Ariane weights approximately 145 kg more than 1981 Toyota Carina.
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, 1981 Toyota Carina (124 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Simca Ariane. (90 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Simca Ariane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Simca Ariane | 1981 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Simca | Toyota |
| Model | Ariane | Carina |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2510 mm |
