1958 Simca Aronde vs. 1968 Toyota 2000GT
To start off, 1968 Toyota 2000GT is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Toyota 2000GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota 2000GT (150 HP) has 80 more horse power than 1958 Simca Aronde. (70 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota 2000GT should accelerate faster than 1958 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota 2000GT weights approximately 175 kg more than 1958 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, 1968 Toyota 2000GT (175 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Simca Aronde. (108 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1968 Toyota 2000GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Simca Aronde | 1968 Toyota 2000GT | |
| Make | Simca | Toyota |
| Model | Aronde | 2000GT |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 150 HP |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2340 mm |
