1951 Simca Aronde vs. 1981 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1981 Nissan Skyline is newer by 30 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 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Skyline (85 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1951 Simca Aronde. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1951 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 298 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, 1981 Nissan Skyline (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Simca Aronde. (83 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Simca Aronde. 1981 Nissan Skyline has automatic transmission and 1951 Simca Aronde has manual transmission. 1951 Simca Aronde will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Nissan Skyline will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Simca Aronde | 1981 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Simca | Nissan |
| Model | Aronde | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1220 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1218 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2620 mm |
