1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 1959 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1959 Simca Aronde is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,401 cc (8 cylinders), 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 (177 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1959 Simca Aronde. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1959 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 1420 kg more than 1959 Simca Aronde. 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, 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 (432 Nm) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Simca Aronde. (89 Nm). This means 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 1959 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Simca |
| Model | 500 | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1942 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5401 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 432 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 39 L |
