1959 Simca Aronde vs. 1971 Simca 1200S
To start off, 1971 Simca 1200S is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Simca Aronde is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Simca 1200S (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1959 Simca Aronde. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Simca 1200S should accelerate faster than 1959 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Simca Aronde weights approximately 125 kg more than 1971 Simca 1200S.
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, 1971 Simca 1200S (105 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Simca Aronde. (89 Nm). This means 1971 Simca 1200S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Simca Aronde | 1971 Simca 1200S | |
| Make | Simca | Simca |
| Model | Aronde | 1200S |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 53 L |
