1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1956 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Simca Aronde would be higher. Both 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta and 1956 Simca Aronde are equipped with a 1,290 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (52 HP) has 8 more horse power than 1956 Simca Aronde. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1956 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Simca Aronde weights approximately 105 kg more than 1961 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, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (94 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm). This means 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1956 Simca Aronde | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Simca |
Model | Giulietta | Aronde |
Year Released | 1961 | 1956 |
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 | 44 HP |
Torque | 94 Nm | 88 Nm |
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 | 875 kg | 980 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 |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 39 L |