1962 Alpine A 108 vs. 1954 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1962 Alpine A 108 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Simca Aronde is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Simca Aronde (62 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1962 Alpine A 108. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Simca Aronde should accelerate faster than 1962 Alpine A 108. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Simca Aronde weights approximately 365 kg more than 1962 Alpine A 108. 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, 1954 Simca Aronde (88 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Alpine A 108. (58 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1954 Simca Aronde will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Alpine A 108.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Alpine A 108 | 1954 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Alpine | Simca |
| Model | A 108 | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2450 mm |
