1957 Austin A 55 vs. 1957 Simca Aronde
To start off, both 1957 Austin A 55 and 1957 Simca Aronde were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Austin A 55 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Simca Aronde (70 HP) has 19 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 55. (51 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Simca Aronde should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin A 55 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1957 Simca Aronde.
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, 1957 Austin A 55 (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Simca Aronde. (109 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1957 Austin A 55 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Austin A 55 | 1957 Simca Aronde | |
Make | Austin | Simca |
Model | A 55 | Aronde |
Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 70 HP |
Torque | 110 Nm | 109 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2450 mm |