1951 Simca Aronde vs. 1964 Skoda Felicia
To start off, 1964 Skoda Felicia is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 1,220 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Simca Aronde is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Skoda Felicia (49 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1951 Simca Aronde. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Skoda Felicia should accelerate faster than 1951 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Simca Aronde weights approximately 30 kg more than 1964 Skoda Felicia.
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, 1951 Simca Aronde (83 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Skoda Felicia. (74 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1951 Simca Aronde will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Skoda Felicia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Simca Aronde | 1964 Skoda Felicia | |
| Make | Simca | Skoda |
| Model | Aronde | Felicia |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1220 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 30 L |
