1958 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1951 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire 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 2,290 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 730 kg more than 1951 Simca Aronde.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1951 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Simca |
| Model | Sapphire | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2290 cc | 1220 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 41 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 117 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 39 L |
