1954 Simca Aronde vs. 2010 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 3,190 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (229 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1954 Simca Aronde. (62 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1954 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1526 kg more than 1954 Simca Aronde. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 Simca Aronde. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Freelander will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Simca Aronde | 2010 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Simca | Land Rover |
| Model | Aronde | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3190 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 2486 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2670 mm |
