1955 Fiat 1100 vs. 1955 Simca Aronde
To start off, both 1955 Fiat 1100 and 1955 Simca Aronde were released in the same year (1955). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Simca Aronde is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Simca Aronde (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Simca Aronde should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Simca Aronde weights approximately 155 kg more than 1955 Fiat 1100. 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, 1955 Simca Aronde (88 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1955 Simca Aronde will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Fiat 1100 | 1955 Simca Aronde | |
Make | Fiat | Simca |
Model | 1100 | Aronde |
Year Released | 1955 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 73 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2450 mm |