1958 Simca Aronde vs. 2004 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2004 Subaru Legacy is newer by 46 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 1,992 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Subaru Legacy (137 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1958 Simca Aronde. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1958 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 370 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.
Because 2004 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 Simca Aronde. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Subaru Legacy (187 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2004 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Simca Aronde | 2004 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Simca | Subaru |
| Model | Aronde | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2680 mm |
