1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1957 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Simca Aronde would be higher. Both 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta and 1957 Simca Aronde are equipped with a 1,290 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (101 HP) has 31 more horse power than 1957 Simca Aronde. (70 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1957 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 7 kg more than 1957 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, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (113 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Simca Aronde. (109 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1957 Simca Aronde | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Simca |
Model | Giulietta | Aronde |
Year Released | 1960 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 70 HP |
Torque | 113 Nm | 109 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 957 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2450 mm |