1961 Fiat Grand Break vs. 1959 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1961 Fiat Grand Break is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Fiat Grand Break is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat Grand Break (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1959 Simca Aronde. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat Grand Break should accelerate faster than 1959 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat Grand Break weights approximately 310 kg more than 1959 Simca Aronde. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1961 Fiat Grand Break (188 Nm) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Simca Aronde. (89 Nm). This means 1961 Fiat Grand Break will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat Grand Break | 1959 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Fiat | Simca |
| Model | Grand Break | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 39 L |
