1957 Simca Aronde vs. 1978 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1978 Nissan Laurel is newer by 21 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 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Nissan Laurel (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1957 Simca Aronde. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1957 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 170 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, 1978 Nissan Laurel (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Simca Aronde. (90 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1978 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Simca Aronde | 1978 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Simca | Nissan |
| Model | Aronde | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| 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 | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2680 mm |
