1962 BMW 1500 vs. 1963 Simca Ariane
To start off, 1963 Simca Ariane is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 BMW 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 BMW 1500 would be higher. At 1,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 BMW 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 BMW 1500 (80 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1963 Simca Ariane. (62 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 BMW 1500 should accelerate faster than 1963 Simca Ariane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Simca Ariane weights approximately 57 kg more than 1962 BMW 1500.
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, 1962 BMW 1500 (118 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Simca Ariane. (90 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1962 BMW 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Simca Ariane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 BMW 1500 | 1963 Simca Ariane | |
| Make | BMW | Simca |
| Model | 1500 | Ariane |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1043 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2700 mm |
