1961 Lancia Appia vs. 1959 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1961 Lancia Appia 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 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Simca Aronde is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Lancia Appia (55 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1959 Simca Aronde. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Lancia Appia should accelerate faster than 1959 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Simca Aronde weights approximately 175 kg more than 1961 Lancia Appia.
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, 1959 Simca Aronde (89 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm). This means 1959 Simca Aronde will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Lancia Appia | 1959 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Lancia | Simca |
| Model | Appia | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 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 | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 39 L |
