1961 Fiat 850 vs. 1958 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1961 Fiat 850 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Simca Aronde is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat 850 (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1958 Simca Aronde. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat 850 should accelerate faster than 1958 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Simca Aronde weights approximately 293 kg more than 1961 Fiat 850.
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, 1958 Simca Aronde (88 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1958 Simca Aronde will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 850 | 1958 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Fiat | Simca |
| Model | 850 | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 613 kg | 906 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3290 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 42 L |
