1971 BMW Touring vs. 1963 Simca Ariane
To start off, 1971 BMW Touring is newer by 8 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 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1963 Simca Ariane. (62 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1963 Simca Ariane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Simca Ariane weights approximately 70 kg more than 1971 BMW Touring.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Simca Ariane. (90 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1971 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Simca Ariane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 1963 Simca Ariane | |
| Make | BMW | Simca |
| Model | Touring | Ariane |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2700 mm |
