1955 Simca Aronde vs. 2008 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2008 Toyota Tundra is newer by 53 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Tundra (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1955 Simca Aronde. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1955 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 372 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, 2008 Toyota Tundra (361 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Simca Aronde. 2008 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 1955 Simca Aronde has manual transmission. 1955 Simca Aronde will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Simca Aronde | 2008 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Simca | Toyota |
| Model | Aronde | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 5340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3230 mm |
