1973 Chrysler Charger vs. 1963 Simca Ariane
To start off, 1973 Chrysler Charger is newer by 10 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 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Chrysler Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Chrysler Charger (227 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1963 Simca Ariane. (62 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chrysler Charger should accelerate faster than 1963 Simca Ariane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chrysler Charger weights approximately 280 kg more than 1963 Simca Ariane. 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, 1973 Chrysler Charger (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 371 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Simca Ariane. (90 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1973 Chrysler Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Simca Ariane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Chrysler Charger | 1963 Simca Ariane | |
| Make | Chrysler | Simca |
| Model | Charger | Ariane |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5211 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2700 mm |
