1961 Fiat 1500 vs. 1951 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1961 Fiat 1500 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Fiat 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat 1500 (57 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1951 Simca Aronde. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat 1500 should accelerate faster than 1951 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Simca Aronde weights approximately 15 kg more than 1961 Fiat 1500.
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, both vehicles can yield 83 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Fiat 1500 | 1951 Simca Aronde | |
Make | Fiat | Simca |
Model | 1500 | Aronde |
Year Released | 1961 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1221 cc | 1220 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 41 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 6.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 39 L |