1959 Simca Aronde vs. 2011 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2011 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 52 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 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover LR2 (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1959 Simca Aronde. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 1959 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover LR2 weights approximately 795 kg more than 1959 Simca Aronde. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Land Rover LR2 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Simca Aronde. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover LR2 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Land Rover LR2 (317 Nm) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Simca Aronde. (89 Nm). This means 2011 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Simca Aronde. 2011 Land Rover LR2 has automatic transmission and 1959 Simca Aronde has manual transmission. 1959 Simca Aronde will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Land Rover LR2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Simca Aronde | 2011 Land Rover LR2 | |
| Make | Simca | Land Rover |
| Model | Aronde | LR2 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4496 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1908 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2659 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 70 L |
