1956 Rover P4 vs. 1958 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1958 Simca Aronde is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,636 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Rover P4 (108 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1958 Simca Aronde. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1958 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Rover P4 weights approximately 542 kg more than 1958 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, 1956 Rover P4 (206 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1956 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Rover P4 | 1958 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Rover | Simca |
| Model | P4 | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2636 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 906 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 42 L |
