1958 Simca Aronde vs. 1987 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1987 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 29 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 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Vauxhall Carlton (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1958 Simca Aronde. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1958 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 426 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, 1987 Vauxhall Carlton (240 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1987 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Simca Aronde | 1987 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Simca | Vauxhall |
| Model | Aronde | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1386 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2740 mm |
