1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1957 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1957 Simca Aronde is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. Both 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta and 1957 Simca Aronde are equipped with a 1,290 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1957 Simca Aronde. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1957 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Simca Aronde weights approximately 120 kg more than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1957 Simca Aronde | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Simca |
Model | Giulietta | Aronde |
Year Released | 1955 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2450 mm |