1957 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1953 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1953 Simca Aronde. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1953 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Simca Aronde weights approximately 30 kg more than 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900.
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.
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1957 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1953 Simca Aronde | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Simca |
Model | 1900 | Aronde |
Year Released | 1957 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2450 mm |