1960 Renault Dauphine vs. 1957 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1960 Renault Dauphine 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. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Simca Aronde is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Simca Aronde (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1960 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Simca Aronde should accelerate faster than 1960 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Simca Aronde weights approximately 328 kg more than 1960 Renault Dauphine. 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, 1957 Simca Aronde (88 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1957 Simca Aronde will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Renault Dauphine | 1957 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Renault | Simca |
| Model | Dauphine | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2450 mm |
