1959 Simca Aronde vs. 1959 Triumph Herald
To start off, both 1959 Simca Aronde and 1959 Triumph Herald were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Simca Aronde is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Simca Aronde (56 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1959 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Simca Aronde should accelerate faster than 1959 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Simca Aronde weights approximately 188 kg more than 1959 Triumph Herald. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Simca Aronde | 1959 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Simca | Triumph |
| Model | Aronde | Herald |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2330 mm |
