1954 AC Aceca vs. 1958 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1958 Simca Aronde is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 AC Aceca would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 AC Aceca (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1958 Simca Aronde. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1958 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Simca Aronde weights approximately 16 kg more than 1954 AC Aceca.
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, 1954 AC Aceca (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1954 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
1954 AC Aceca | 1958 Simca Aronde | |
Make | AC | Simca |
Model | Aceca | Aronde |
Year Released | 1954 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 906 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 42 L |