1951 Simca Aronde vs. 1989 Venturi Coupe
To start off, 1989 Venturi Coupe is newer by 38 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 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Venturi Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Venturi Coupe (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1951 Simca Aronde. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Venturi Coupe should accelerate faster than 1951 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Venturi Coupe weights approximately 335 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, 1989 Venturi Coupe (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Simca Aronde. (83 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1989 Venturi Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Simca Aronde | 1989 Venturi Coupe | |
| Make | Simca | Venturi |
| Model | Aronde | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1220 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2410 mm |
