1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1957 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 6 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 1,568 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia (129 HP) has 59 more horse power than 1957 Simca Aronde. (70 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1957 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Simca Aronde weights approximately 310 kg more than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia (133 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Simca Aronde. (109 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1957 Simca Aronde | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Simca |
Model | Giulia | Aronde |
Year Released | 1963 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 70 HP |
Torque | 133 Nm | 109 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2450 mm |