1957 Simca Aronde vs. 1966 Simca 1000
To start off, 1966 Simca 1000 is newer by 9 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 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Simca Aronde is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Simca Aronde (56 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1966 Simca 1000. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Simca Aronde should accelerate faster than 1966 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Simca Aronde weights approximately 240 kg more than 1966 Simca 1000. 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 1966 Simca 1000. (73 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1957 Simca Aronde will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Simca Aronde | 1966 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Simca | Simca |
| Model | Aronde | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2230 mm |
