1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero vs. 1958 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Simca Aronde is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero (91 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1958 Simca Aronde. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero should accelerate faster than 1958 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Simca Aronde weights approximately 336 kg more than 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero.
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, 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero (104 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero | 1958 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Abarth | Simca |
| Model | 1000 Bialbero | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 906 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 42 L |
