1959 Simca Aronde vs. 2013 Porsche 911
To start off, 2013 Porsche 911 is newer by 54 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche 911 (395 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 351 more horse power than 1959 Simca Aronde. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1959 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche 911 weights approximately 415 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.
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, 2013 Porsche 911 (441 Nm) has 352 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Simca Aronde. (89 Nm). This means 2013 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Simca Aronde | 2013 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Simca | Porsche |
| Model | Aronde | 911 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 77 mm |
| 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 | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1978 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1295 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2450 mm |
