1963 Lancia Appia vs. 1951 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1963 Lancia Appia is newer by 12 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 1,220 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Simca Aronde is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lancia Appia (52 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1951 Simca Aronde. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lancia Appia should accelerate faster than 1951 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Lancia Appia weights approximately 30 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, 1963 Lancia Appia (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Simca Aronde. (83 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1963 Lancia Appia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Lancia Appia | 1951 Simca Aronde | |
Make | Lancia | Simca |
Model | Appia | Aronde |
Year Released | 1963 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1220 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 41 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 39 L |