1962 Cadillac Sixty vs. 1957 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1962 Cadillac Sixty is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Cadillac Sixty is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac Sixty weights approximately 1165 kg more than 1957 Simca Aronde.
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, 1962 Cadillac Sixty (582 Nm) has 492 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Simca Aronde. (90 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac Sixty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Cadillac Sixty | 1957 Simca Aronde | |
Make | Cadillac | Simca |
Model | Sixty | Aronde |
Year Released | 1962 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6388 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 56 HP |
Torque | 582 Nm | 90 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2135 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2450 mm |