1957 Fiat 1100 vs. 1957 Simca Aronde
To start off, both 1957 Fiat 1100 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 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Simca Aronde is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Simca Aronde (56 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Simca Aronde should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Simca Aronde weights approximately 165 kg more than 1957 Fiat 1100. 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, 1957 Simca Aronde (90 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1957 Simca Aronde will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fiat 1100 | 1957 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Fiat | Simca |
| Model | 1100 | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2450 mm |
