1950 Bristol 401 vs. 1956 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1956 Simca Aronde is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Bristol 401 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Bristol 401 (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1956 Simca Aronde. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Bristol 401 should accelerate faster than 1956 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, 1950 Bristol 401 (145 Nm) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Simca Aronde. (90 Nm). This means 1950 Bristol 401 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Bristol 401 | 1956 Simca Aronde | |
Make | Bristol | Simca |
Model | 401 | Aronde |
Year Released | 1950 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 90 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2450 mm |