1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1951 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (90 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1951 Simca Aronde. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1951 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Simca Aronde weights approximately 25 kg more than 1956 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, 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (108 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Simca Aronde. (83 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1951 Simca Aronde | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Simca |
Model | Giulietta | Aronde |
Year Released | 1956 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1220 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 41 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74.1 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 6.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 39 L |