1969 Honda S600 vs. 1964 Simca Ariane
To start off, 1969 Honda S600 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Simca Ariane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Simca Ariane would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Simca Ariane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Honda S600 (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1964 Simca Ariane. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Honda S600 should accelerate faster than 1964 Simca Ariane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Simca Ariane weights approximately 379 kg more than 1969 Honda S600.
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 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1964 Simca Ariane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Honda S600 | 1964 Simca Ariane | |
| Make | Honda | Simca |
| Model | S600 | Ariane |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.3:1 |
| 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 | 725 kg | 1104 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 60 L |
