1957 Mercedes-Benz 190 vs. 1953 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1957 Mercedes-Benz 190 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Mercedes-Benz 190 (104 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1953 Simca Aronde. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1953 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1953 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.
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1957 Mercedes-Benz 190 | 1953 Simca Aronde | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Simca |
Model | 190 | Aronde |
Year Released | 1957 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2450 mm |