1958 Simca Aronde vs. 2011 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2011 Toyota Sequoia 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Sequoia (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 332 more horse power than 1958 Simca Aronde. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1958 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 1693 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, 2011 Toyota Sequoia (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 455 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Simca Aronde. 2011 Toyota Sequoia has automatic transmission and 1958 Simca Aronde has manual transmission. 1958 Simca Aronde will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Toyota Sequoia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Simca Aronde | 2011 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Simca | Toyota |
| Model | Aronde | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 906 kg | 2599 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1956 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3099 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 100 L |
