1968 Porsche 911 vs. 1963 Simca Ariane
To start off, 1968 Porsche 911 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Simca Ariane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Simca Ariane would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Porsche 911 (110 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1963 Simca Ariane. (62 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1963 Simca Ariane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Simca Ariane weights approximately 80 kg more than 1968 Porsche 911.
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, 1968 Porsche 911 (158 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Simca Ariane. (90 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1968 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Simca Ariane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Porsche 911 | 1963 Simca Ariane | |
| Make | Porsche | Simca |
| Model | 911 | Ariane |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 36 L |
