1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1966 Simca Ariane
To start off, 1966 Simca Ariane is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,568 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia (129 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1966 Simca Ariane. (62 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1966 Simca Ariane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Simca Ariane weights approximately 460 kg more than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia (133 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Simca Ariane. (90 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Simca Ariane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1966 Simca Ariane | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Simca |
| Model | Giulia | Ariane |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 60 L |
