1997 Seat Toledo vs. 1965 Simca Ariane
To start off, 1997 Seat Toledo is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Simca Ariane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Simca Ariane would be higher. At 1,780 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Seat Toledo (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1965 Simca Ariane. (62 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1965 Simca Ariane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Simca Ariane weights approximately 50 kg more than 1997 Seat Toledo.
Because 1965 Simca Ariane is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1965 Simca Ariane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Seat Toledo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1997 Seat Toledo (145 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Simca Ariane. (88 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1997 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Simca Ariane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Seat Toledo | 1965 Simca Ariane | |
| Make | Seat | Simca |
| Model | Toledo | Ariane |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2700 mm |
