1961 Fiat 500 vs. 1956 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1961 Fiat 500 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. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Simca Aronde is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Simca Aronde (44 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Simca Aronde should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Simca Aronde weights approximately 440 kg more than 1961 Fiat 500. 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, 1956 Simca Aronde (88 Nm) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 500. (36 Nm). This means 1956 Simca Aronde will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 500 | 1956 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Fiat | Simca |
| Model | 500 | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 75 mm |
| 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 | 540 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2450 mm |
