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, both vehicles can yield 49 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 40 weights approximately 84 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 @ 2800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 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 | 1198 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 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 | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 906 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 42 L |