1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1958 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1958 Simca Aronde is newer by 8 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), 1958 Simca Aronde is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Simca Aronde (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 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 10 kg more than 1958 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, 1958 Simca Aronde (88 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1958 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 | 1958 Simca Aronde | |
Make | Austin | Simca |
Model | A 40 | Aronde |
Year Released | 1950 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2450 mm |