1959 Simca Aronde vs. 1976 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1976 Toyota Celica is newer by 17 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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Toyota Celica (78 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1959 Simca Aronde. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1959 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Simca Aronde weights approximately 10 kg more than 1976 Toyota Celica.
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, 1976 Toyota Celica (135 Nm) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Simca Aronde. (89 Nm). This means 1976 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Simca Aronde | 1976 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Simca | Toyota |
| Model | Aronde | Celica |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 50 L |
