1961 Austin A 40 vs. 1959 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1961 Austin A 40 is newer by 2 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. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Simca Aronde is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Simca Aronde (44 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Simca Aronde should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Simca Aronde weights approximately 220 kg more than 1961 Austin A 40. 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, 1959 Simca Aronde (89 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 40. (68 Nm). This means 1959 Simca Aronde will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin A 40 | 1959 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Austin | Simca |
| Model | A 40 | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 39 L |
