Comparison of Ariel NH 350 Red Hunter 1959 and Vespa GTS 300 Super 2012 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Vespa GTS 300 Super 2012 × |  Ariel NH 350 Red Hunter 1959 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2012 | 1959 |
| Make | Vespa | Ariel |
| Model | Vespa GTS 300 Super | Ariel NH 350 Red Hunter |
| Category | Scooter | Allround |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | - |
| Fuel system | Injection | Carburettor. Amal monoblock carburettor |
| Displacement (cm³) | 278 | 346 |
| Power (kw) | 15.5 | 13.9 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 3.48 | 2.69 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Belt | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 22.3 | - |
| Bore (mm) | 75 | 72 |
| Stroke (mm) | 63 | 85 |
| Gearbox | Automatic | 4-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 80.7 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | 62.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Emission details | Euro 3, EPA and CARB | - |
| Ignition | Electronic by capacitive discharge (CDI) | Lucas manual ignition control |
| Clutch | Dry, centrifugal type | Dry, multiplate |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump, chain-driven lobe pump | Dual oil pumps |
| Compression | - | 7.0:1 |
| Exhaust system | - | 1-into-1 pipes |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Single-sided trailing arm with dual chamber hydraulic shock absorber with coaxial spring. | Telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Two dual effect shock absorbers with adjustable preload. | Plungers |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Diameter (mm) | 200 | 178 |
| Frame type | Load-bearing sheet steel chassis | Semi-double cradle |
| Front tyre | 120/70-12 | 3.25-19 |
| Rear tyre | 130/70-12 | 3.25-19 |
| Seat | - | Dual seat |
| Wheels | - | Wire spoked. Dunlop tyres. |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Kick |
| Color options |
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| Light | - | 7.5 inch headlamp |
| Electrical Voltage (V) | - | 6 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,369 | 1,422 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 148 | 160 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1047 | 0.0869 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,230 | 2,180 |
| Overall width (mm) | 755 | 640 |
| Seat height (mm) | 790 | 787 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | - | 140 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 128 | 124 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 9.2 | 17.03 |
| Oil capacity (l) | - | 3.4 |
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