1957 Simca Aronde vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1970 Toyota Corolla is newer by 13 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, 1970 Toyota Corolla (77 HP) has 7 more horse power than 1957 Simca Aronde. (70 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1957 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Simca Aronde weights approximately 176 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
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 (109 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1957 Simca Aronde will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Simca Aronde | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Simca | Toyota |
Model | Aronde | Corolla |
Year Released | 1957 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 77 HP |
Torque | 109 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 774 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2340 mm |