1960 Abarth 600 vs. 1958 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1960 Abarth 600 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, 1958 Simca Aronde (70 HP) has 27 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 600. (43 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Simca Aronde should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Simca Aronde weights approximately 355 kg more than 1960 Abarth 600. 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, 1958 Simca Aronde (108 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 600. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1958 Simca Aronde will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 600 | 1958 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Abarth | Simca |
| Model | 600 | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 70 HP |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2450 mm |
