1966 Simca 1000 vs. 1966 Simca Ariane
To start off, both 1966 Simca 1000 and 1966 Simca Ariane were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Simca Ariane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Simca Ariane (62 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1966 Simca 1000. (38 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Simca Ariane should accelerate faster than 1966 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Simca Ariane weights approximately 350 kg more than 1966 Simca 1000. 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, 1966 Simca Ariane (90 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Simca 1000. (59 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Simca Ariane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Simca 1000 | 1966 Simca Ariane | |
| Make | Simca | Simca |
| Model | 1000 | Ariane |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 844 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 59 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 60 L |
