1975 Plymouth Volare vs. 1964 Simca Ariane
To start off, 1975 Plymouth Volare is newer by 11 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 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Plymouth Volare (174 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1964 Simca Ariane. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Plymouth Volare should accelerate faster than 1964 Simca Ariane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 471 kg more than 1964 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, 1975 Plymouth Volare (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Simca Ariane. (90 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1975 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Simca Ariane.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Plymouth Volare | 1964 Simca Ariane | |
Make | Plymouth | Simca |
Model | Volare | Ariane |
Year Released | 1975 | 1964 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 174 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1104 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2700 mm |