1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1955 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1959 Abarth 1000 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Simca Aronde is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 1000 (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1955 Simca Aronde. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1955 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Simca Aronde weights approximately 280 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1000.
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, 1959 Abarth 1000 (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 1000 | 1955 Simca Aronde | |
Make | Abarth | Simca |
Model | 1000 | Aronde |
Year Released | 1959 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 97 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2450 mm |