1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1958 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 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. Both 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta and 1958 Simca Aronde are equipped with a 1,290 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Simca Aronde (59 HP) has 7 more horse power than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (52 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Simca Aronde should accelerate faster than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Simca Aronde weights approximately 85 kg more than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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 (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1958 Simca Aronde | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Simca |
Model | Giulietta | Aronde |
Year Released | 1960 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 94 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2450 mm |