1953 Simca Aronde vs. 1968 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1968 Toyota Crown is newer by 15 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota Crown (108 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1953 Simca Aronde. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1953 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Crown weights approximately 280 kg more than 1953 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, 1968 Toyota Crown (157 Nm) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm). This means 1968 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Simca Aronde | 1968 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Simca | Toyota |
| Model | Aronde | Crown |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 70 L |
