1959 Jaguar XK vs. 1959 Simca Aronde
To start off, both 1959 Jaguar XK and 1959 Simca Aronde were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar XK (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1959 Simca Aronde. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1959 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar XK weights approximately 493 kg more than 1959 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, 1959 Jaguar XK (310 Nm) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Simca Aronde. (89 Nm). This means 1959 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Jaguar XK | 1959 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Jaguar | Simca |
| Model | XK | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1473 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 39 L |
