1952 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 1956 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1956 Simca Aronde is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford would be higher. At 2,441 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1956 Simca Aronde. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford should accelerate faster than 1956 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 550 kg more than 1956 Simca Aronde. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford (184 Nm) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm). This means 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin-Healey Tickford | 1956 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Simca |
| Model | Tickford | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2441 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2450 mm |
