1950 Bristol 450 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 Bristol 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Bristol 450 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Bristol 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Bristol 450 (153 HP) has 83 more horse power than 1957 Simca Aronde. (70 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Bristol 450 should accelerate faster than 1957 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Simca Aronde weights approximately 220 kg more than 1950 Bristol 450.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Bristol 450 | 1957 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Bristol | Simca |
| Model | 450 | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1957 |
| 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 | 153 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2450 mm |
