1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1959 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 1 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. Both 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta and 1959 Simca Aronde are equipped with a 1,290 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1959 Simca Aronde. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1959 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Simca Aronde weights approximately 23 kg more than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Simca Aronde. (89 Nm). This means 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1959 Simca Aronde | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Simca |
Model | Giulietta | Aronde |
Year Released | 1960 | 1959 |
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 | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 89 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 957 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 39 L |