1958 Bristol 405 vs. 1952 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1958 Bristol 405 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Bristol 405 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Bristol 405 (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1952 Simca Aronde. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Bristol 405 should accelerate faster than 1952 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Bristol 405 weights approximately 262 kg more than 1952 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, 1958 Bristol 405 (152 Nm) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm). This means 1958 Bristol 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Bristol 405 | 1952 Simca Aronde | |
Make | Bristol | Simca |
Model | 405 | Aronde |
Year Released | 1958 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 88 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 39 L |