1998 Aston Martin Vantage vs. 1961 Simca Ariane
To start off, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 37 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 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage (600 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 538 more horse power than 1961 Simca Ariane. (62 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 1961 Simca Ariane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 870 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, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage (814 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 724 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Simca Ariane. (90 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1998 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Simca Ariane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Aston Martin Vantage | 1961 Simca Ariane | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Simca |
| Model | Vantage | Ariane |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 814 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2700 mm |
