1958 Abarth 500 vs. 1958 Simca Aronde
To start off, both 1958 Abarth 500 and 1958 Simca Aronde were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Simca Aronde is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Simca Aronde (59 HP) has 39 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Simca Aronde should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Simca Aronde weights approximately 515 kg more than 1958 Abarth 500. 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, 1958 Simca Aronde (88 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 Simca Aronde will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Abarth 500 | 1958 Simca Aronde | |
Make | Abarth | Simca |
Model | 500 | Aronde |
Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 479 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 32 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2450 mm |