1973 Porsche 911 vs. 1963 Simca Ariane
To start off, 1973 Porsche 911 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 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Porsche 911 (226 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1963 Simca Ariane. (62 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 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 200 kg more than 1973 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, 1973 Porsche 911 (275 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Simca Ariane. (90 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1973 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Simca Ariane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Porsche 911 | 1963 Simca Ariane | |
| Make | Porsche | Simca |
| Model | 911 | Ariane |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 36 L |
