1957 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1952 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1957 Fairthorpe Electron is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Simca Aronde is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Fairthorpe Electron (83 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1952 Simca Aronde. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Fairthorpe Electron should accelerate faster than 1952 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Simca Aronde weights approximately 438 kg more than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron.
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 Fairthorpe Electron (99 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm). This means 1957 Fairthorpe Electron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fairthorpe Electron | 1952 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Simca |
| Model | Electron | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 72.4 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.7 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 542 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 39 L |
