1970 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1966 Simca Ariane
To start off, 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Simca Ariane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Simca Ariane would be higher. Both 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA and 1966 Simca Ariane are equipped with a 1,290 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1966 Simca Ariane. (62 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1966 Simca Ariane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Simca Ariane weights approximately 310 kg more than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA.
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, 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Simca Ariane. (90 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Simca Ariane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1966 Simca Ariane | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Simca |
| Model | GTA | Ariane |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 60 L |
