1955 Simca Aronde vs. 1998 Volkswagen Microbus
To start off, 1998 Volkswagen Microbus is newer by 43 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 2,553 cc (5 cylinders), 1998 Volkswagen Microbus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Volkswagen Microbus (134 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1955 Simca Aronde. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Volkswagen Microbus should accelerate faster than 1955 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Volkswagen Microbus weights approximately 700 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, 1998 Volkswagen Microbus (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1998 Volkswagen Microbus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Simca Aronde | 1998 Volkswagen Microbus | |
| Make | Simca | Volkswagen |
| Model | Aronde | Microbus |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2470 mm |
