1957 Simca Aronde vs. 1963 Simca 1500
To start off, 1963 Simca 1500 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 1,475 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Simca 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Simca 1500 (68 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1957 Simca Aronde. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Simca 1500 should accelerate faster than 1957 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Simca 1500 weights approximately 26 kg more than 1957 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. Let's talk about torque, 1963 Simca 1500 (124 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Simca Aronde. (90 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1963 Simca 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Simca Aronde | 1963 Simca 1500 | |
| Make | Simca | Simca |
| Model | Aronde | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1475 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2530 mm |
