1958 Opel Rekord vs. 1955 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1958 Opel Rekord is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Opel Rekord | 1955 Simca Aronde | |
Make | Opel | Simca |
Model | Rekord | Aronde |
Year Released | 1958 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 59 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1560 mm |