1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1957 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1957 Simca Aronde is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Simca Aronde is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Simca Aronde (70 HP) has 21 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Simca Aronde should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 40 weights approximately 16 kg more than 1957 Simca Aronde.
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, 1957 Simca Aronde (109 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1957 Simca Aronde will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A 40 | 1957 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Austin | Simca |
| Model | A 40 | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 70 HP |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2450 mm |
