1953 Simca Aronde vs. 1955 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, 1955 Volkswagen Beetle is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Simca Aronde is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Simca Aronde (44 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1955 Volkswagen Beetle. (38 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Simca Aronde should accelerate faster than 1955 Volkswagen Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Simca Aronde weights approximately 240 kg more than 1955 Volkswagen Beetle. 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, 1955 Volkswagen Beetle (89 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm). This means 1955 Volkswagen Beetle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Simca Aronde | 1955 Volkswagen Beetle | |
| Make | Simca | Volkswagen |
| Model | Aronde | Beetle |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 64 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2410 mm |
