1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 1964 Simca Ariane
To start off, both 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 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 6,332 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1964 Simca Ariane. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1964 Simca Ariane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1371 kg more than 1964 Simca Ariane. 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 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 410 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Simca Ariane. (90 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Simca Ariane. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 has automatic transmission and 1964 Simca Ariane has manual transmission. 1964 Simca Ariane will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 1964 Simca Ariane | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Simca |
Model | 600 | Ariane |
Year Released | 1964 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6332 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2475 kg | 1104 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 111 L | 60 L |