1951 Simca Aronde vs. 1981 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1981 Vauxhall Chevette 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 1,256 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Vauxhall Chevette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Vauxhall Chevette (56 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1951 Simca Aronde. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Vauxhall Chevette should accelerate faster than 1951 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Simca Aronde weights approximately 65 kg more than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette.
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 Vauxhall Chevette (89 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Simca Aronde. (83 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1981 Vauxhall Chevette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Simca Aronde | 1981 Vauxhall Chevette | |
Make | Simca | Vauxhall |
Model | Aronde | Chevette |
Year Released | 1951 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1220 cc | 1256 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 89 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 45 L |