1958 Simca Aronde vs. 1969 TVR Vixen
To start off, 1969 TVR Vixen is newer by 11 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 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 TVR Vixen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 TVR Vixen (88 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1958 Simca Aronde. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 TVR Vixen should accelerate faster than 1958 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Simca Aronde weights approximately 222 kg more than 1969 TVR Vixen.
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, 1969 TVR Vixen (130 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1969 TVR Vixen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Simca Aronde | 1969 TVR Vixen | |
| Make | Simca | TVR |
| Model | Aronde | Vixen |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 738 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2290 mm |
