1962 Simca Ariane vs. 1972 Triumph 1500
To start off, 1972 Triumph 1500 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Simca Ariane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Simca Ariane would be higher. At 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Triumph 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Triumph 1500 (60 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1962 Simca Ariane. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Triumph 1500 should accelerate faster than 1962 Simca Ariane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Simca Ariane weights approximately 135 kg more than 1972 Triumph 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, 1972 Triumph 1500 (110 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Simca Ariane. (91 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1972 Triumph 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Simca Ariane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Simca Ariane | 1972 Triumph 1500 | |
| Make | Simca | Triumph |
| Model | Ariane | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 63 L |
