1955 Simca Aronde vs. 1973 Triumph 1500
To start off, 1973 Triumph 1500 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Triumph 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Triumph 1500 (60 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1955 Simca Aronde. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Triumph 1500 should accelerate faster than 1955 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Triumph 1500 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1955 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, 1973 Triumph 1500 (110 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1973 Triumph 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Simca Aronde | 1973 Triumph 1500 | |
| Make | Simca | Triumph |
| Model | Aronde | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2460 mm |
