1959 Simca Aronde vs. 1954 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1959 Simca Aronde is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Simca Aronde would be higher. Both 1959 Simca Aronde and 1954 Simca Aronde are equipped with a 1,290 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Simca Aronde (62 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1959 Simca Aronde. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Simca Aronde should accelerate faster than 1959 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Simca Aronde weights approximately 20 kg more than 1954 Simca Aronde.
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 Simca Aronde (89 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm). This means 1959 Simca Aronde will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Simca Aronde | 1954 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Simca | Simca |
| Model | Aronde | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2450 mm |
