1961 Austin Princess vs. 1953 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1961 Austin Princess is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Austin Princess (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1953 Simca Aronde. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1953 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Austin Princess weights approximately 1200 kg more than 1953 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, 1961 Austin Princess (252 Nm) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm). This means 1961 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Austin Princess | 1953 Simca Aronde | |
Make | Austin | Simca |
Model | Princess | Aronde |
Year Released | 1961 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 252 Nm | 88 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 39 L |