1958 Simca Aronde vs. 2011 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2011 Fiat Ducato is newer by 53 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 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Fiat Ducato (161 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1958 Simca Aronde. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 1958 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Simca Aronde weights approximately 20 kg more than 2011 Fiat Ducato.
Because 1958 Simca Aronde is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1958 Simca Aronde. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Fiat Ducato, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Fiat Ducato (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2011 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Simca Aronde | 2011 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | Simca | Fiat |
| Model | Aronde | Ducato |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3460 mm |
