1950 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1959 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1959 Simca Aronde is newer by 9 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, 1950 Lancia Aurelia (55 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1959 Simca Aronde. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1959 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 220 kg more than 1959 Simca Aronde. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Lancia Aurelia (106 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Simca Aronde. (89 Nm). This means 1950 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Lancia Aurelia | 1959 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Lancia | Simca |
| Model | Aurelia | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1959 |
| 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 | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2450 mm |
