1961 Cadillac 62 vs. 1954 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1961 Cadillac 62 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Cadillac 62 (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1954 Simca Aronde. (62 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1954 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 1155 kg more than 1954 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 Cadillac 62 (582 Nm) has 494 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Cadillac 62 | 1954 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Cadillac | Simca |
| Model | 62 | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6388 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2450 mm |
