2005 Honda S2000 vs. 1963 Simca Ariane
To start off, 2005 Honda S2000 is newer by 42 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 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda S2000 (240 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1963 Simca Ariane. (62 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1963 Simca Ariane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda S2000 weights approximately 226 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, 2005 Honda S2000 (220 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Simca Ariane. (90 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2005 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Simca Ariane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda S2000 | 1963 Simca Ariane | |
| Make | Honda | Simca |
| Model | S2000 | Ariane |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2204 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 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 | 1326 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 36 L |
