1950 Lancia Aurelia 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 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 1,752 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Simca Aronde (70 HP) has 15 more horse power than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (55 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Simca Aronde should accelerate faster than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 250 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 (108 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1958 Simca Aronde will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Lancia Aurelia | 1958 Simca Aronde | |
Make | Lancia | Simca |
Model | Aurelia | Aronde |
Year Released | 1950 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1752 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 70 HP |
Torque | 106 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2450 mm |