2005 Bentley Continental vs. 1965 Simca Ariane
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 40 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental (401 HP @ 2150 RPM) has 339 more horse power than 1965 Simca Ariane. (62 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1965 Simca Ariane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1354 kg more than 1965 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, 2005 Bentley Continental (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 747 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Simca Ariane. (88 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Simca Ariane. 2005 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1965 Simca Ariane has manual transmission. 1965 Simca Ariane will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Bentley Continental | 1965 Simca Ariane | |
Make | Bentley | Simca |
Model | Continental | Ariane |
Year Released | 2005 | 1965 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 401 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 2150 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 835 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2454 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 60 L |