1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1951 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1951 Simca Aronde. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1951 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1951 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.
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1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1951 Simca Aronde | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Simca |
Model | 1900 | Aronde |
Year Released | 1958 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 1220 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 41 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2450 mm |