2001 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1963 Simca Ariane
To start off, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 38 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 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish (454 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 392 more horse power than 1963 Simca Ariane. (62 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1963 Simca Ariane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 814 kg more than 1963 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, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 452 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Simca Ariane. (90 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Simca Ariane.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Aston Martin Vanquish | 1963 Simca Ariane | |
Make | Aston Martin | Simca |
Model | Vanquish | Ariane |
Year Released | 2001 | 1963 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 454 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | 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 | 1914 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2700 mm |