1957 Simca Aronde vs. 1995 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 1995 TVR Cerbera is newer by 38 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 4,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 TVR Cerbera (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 287 more horse power than 1957 Simca Aronde. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 1957 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 TVR Cerbera weights approximately 165 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, 1995 TVR Cerbera (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1995 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Simca Aronde | 1995 TVR Cerbera | |
| Make | Simca | TVR |
| Model | Aronde | Cerbera |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 4185 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2580 mm |
