1963 Lotus Seven vs. 1963 Simca Ariane
To start off, both 1963 Lotus Seven and 1963 Simca Ariane were released in the same year (1963). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Simca Ariane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Simca Ariane (62 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1963 Lotus Seven. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Simca Ariane should accelerate faster than 1963 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Simca Ariane weights approximately 670 kg more than 1963 Lotus Seven. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Lotus Seven | 1963 Simca Ariane | |
| Make | Lotus | Simca |
| Model | Seven | Ariane |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 430 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 36 L |
