1961 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1951 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1961 Lancia Flaminia 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 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Lancia Flaminia (100 HP) has 59 more horse power than 1951 Simca Aronde. (41 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1951 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 353 kg more than 1951 Simca Aronde. 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, 1961 Lancia Flaminia (187 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Simca Aronde. (83 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1961 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Lancia Flaminia | 1951 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Lancia | Simca |
| Model | Flaminia | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1220 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 41 HP |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 39 L |
