1963 Rover P6 vs. 1953 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1963 Rover P6 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 1,978 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Rover P6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Rover P6 (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1953 Simca Aronde. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Rover P6 should accelerate faster than 1953 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Rover P6 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1953 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 Rover P6 (153 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm). This means 1963 Rover P6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Rover P6 | 1953 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Rover | Simca |
| Model | P6 | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1978 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.7 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.7 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 | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 39 L |
