1958 Simca Aronde vs. 1971 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1971 Toyota Corolla is newer by 13 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 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Simca Aronde is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Toyota Corolla (62 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1958 Simca Aronde. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1958 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Simca Aronde weights approximately 126 kg more than 1971 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1971 Toyota Corolla (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Simca Aronde | 1971 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Simca | Toyota |
Model | Aronde | Corolla |
Year Released | 1958 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 906 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 46 L |