1956 Citroen DS vs. 1956 Simca Aronde
To start off, both 1956 Citroen DS and 1956 Simca Aronde were released in the same year (1956). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,911 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Citroen DS (75 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1956 Simca Aronde. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Citroen DS should accelerate faster than 1956 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Citroen DS weights approximately 340 kg more than 1956 Simca Aronde. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1956 Simca Aronde is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1956 Simca Aronde. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1956 Citroen DS, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Citroen DS (137 Nm) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm). This means 1956 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Citroen DS | 1956 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Citroen | Simca |
| Model | DS | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 39 L |
