1960 Peugeot 203 vs. 1951 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1960 Peugeot 203 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 1,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Peugeot 203 (44 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1951 Simca Aronde. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Peugeot 203 should accelerate faster than 1951 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1951 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, 1951 Simca Aronde (83 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Peugeot 203. (77 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1951 Simca Aronde will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Peugeot 203 | 1951 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Peugeot | Simca |
| Model | 203 | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1286 cc | 1220 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 39 L |
