1959 Porsche 356 vs. 1957 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1959 Porsche 356 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Porsche 356 (75 HP) has 5 more horse power than 1957 Simca Aronde. (70 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1957 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Simca Aronde weights approximately 112 kg more than 1959 Porsche 356.
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 Porsche 356 (119 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Simca Aronde. (109 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1959 Porsche 356 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Porsche 356 | 1957 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Porsche | Simca |
| Model | 356 | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1582 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 70 HP |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 838 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2450 mm |
