1963 Fiat 1300 vs. 1959 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1963 Fiat 1300 is newer by 4 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 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Fiat 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Fiat 1300 (64 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1959 Simca Aronde. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Fiat 1300 should accelerate faster than 1959 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Simca Aronde weights approximately 20 kg more than 1963 Fiat 1300.
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 Fiat 1300 (93 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Simca Aronde. (89 Nm). This means 1963 Fiat 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Fiat 1300 | 1959 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Fiat | Simca |
| Model | 1300 | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 39 L |
