1951 Simca Aronde vs. 1978 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1978 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 27 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 5,012 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Pontiac Firebird (145 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1951 Simca Aronde. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1951 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 676 kg more than 1951 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, 1978 Pontiac Firebird (324 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Simca Aronde. (83 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1978 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Simca Aronde | 1978 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Simca | Pontiac |
| Model | Aronde | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1220 cc | 5012 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 324 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 117 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1596 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 76 L |
