2004 Honda City vs. 1964 Simca Ariane
To start off, 2004 Honda City is newer by 40 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 1,343 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda City is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda City (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1964 Simca Ariane. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda City should accelerate faster than 1964 Simca Ariane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Simca Ariane weights approximately 164 kg more than 2004 Honda City.
Because 1964 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 1964 Simca Ariane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Honda City, 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, 2004 Honda City (122 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Simca Ariane. (90 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2004 Honda City will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Simca Ariane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda City | 1964 Simca Ariane | |
| Make | Honda | Simca |
| Model | City | Ariane |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1104 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2700 mm |
