1959 Berkeley Foursome vs. 1958 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1959 Berkeley Foursome is newer by 1 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 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Simca Aronde is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Simca Aronde (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Simca Aronde should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Simca Aronde weights approximately 550 kg more than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1959 Berkeley Foursome, 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, 1958 Simca Aronde (88 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (48 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1958 Simca Aronde will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Foursome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Foursome | 1958 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Berkeley | Simca |
| Model | Foursome | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 592 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 48 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 356 kg | 906 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 24 L | 42 L |
