1959 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1956 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1959 Berkeley Twosome is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Simca Aronde is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Berkeley Twosome (49 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1956 Simca Aronde. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley Twosome should accelerate faster than 1956 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Simca Aronde weights approximately 662 kg more than 1959 Berkeley Twosome.
Because 1956 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 1956 Simca Aronde. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley Twosome, 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, 1956 Simca Aronde (88 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (61 Nm). This means 1956 Simca Aronde will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Twosome | 1956 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Berkeley | Simca |
| Model | Twosome | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 691 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 318 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 39 L |
