1954 Buick 40 vs. 1957 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1957 Simca Aronde is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,328 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Buick 40 (148 HP) has 78 more horse power than 1957 Simca Aronde. (70 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1957 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 40 weights approximately 725 kg more than 1957 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, 1954 Buick 40 (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Simca Aronde. (109 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 40 | 1957 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Buick | Simca |
| Model | 40 | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4328 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 70 HP |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 950 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2450 mm |
