1957 Simca Aronde vs. 1983 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1983 Toyota Model F is newer by 26 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 1,812 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Model F is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Model F (76 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1957 Simca Aronde. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Model F should accelerate faster than 1957 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Model F weights approximately 340 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, 1983 Toyota Model F (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Model F will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Simca Aronde | 1983 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | Simca | Toyota |
| Model | Aronde | Model F |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2240 mm |
