1958 Simca Aronde vs. 1957 Volvo P 1900
To start off, 1958 Simca Aronde is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Volvo P 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Volvo P 1900 would be higher. At 1,414 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Volvo P 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Volvo P 1900 (62 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1958 Simca Aronde. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Volvo P 1900 should accelerate faster than 1958 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Simca Aronde weights approximately 100 kg more than 1957 Volvo P 1900.
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, 1957 Volvo P 1900 (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1957 Volvo P 1900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Simca Aronde | 1957 Volvo P 1900 | |
| Make | Simca | Volvo |
| Model | Aronde | P 1900 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1414 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2610 mm |
