1996 Lotec Testa de Oro vs. 1961 Simca Ariane
To start off, 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Simca Ariane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Simca Ariane would be higher. At 4,943 cc, 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro (741 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 679 more horse power than 1961 Simca Ariane. (62 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro should accelerate faster than 1961 Simca Ariane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro weights approximately 556 kg more than 1961 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, 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro (900 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 810 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Simca Ariane. (90 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Simca Ariane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro | 1961 Simca Ariane | |
| Make | Lotec | Simca |
| Model | Testa de Oro | Ariane |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 1288 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 741 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 900 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1100 kg |
