1964 Innocenti A 40 vs. 1964 Simca Ariane
To start off, both 1964 Innocenti A 40 and 1964 Simca Ariane were released in the same year (1964). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Simca Ariane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Simca Ariane (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1964 Innocenti A 40. (43 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Simca Ariane should accelerate faster than 1964 Innocenti A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Simca Ariane weights approximately 304 kg more than 1964 Innocenti A 40. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1964 Simca Ariane (90 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Innocenti A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1964 Simca Ariane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Innocenti A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Innocenti A 40 | 1964 Simca Ariane | |
Make | Innocenti | Simca |
Model | A 40 | Ariane |
Year Released | 1964 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1104 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2700 mm |