1965 Fiat Cabriolet vs. 1959 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1965 Fiat Cabriolet is newer by 6 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 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Simca Aronde is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Fiat Cabriolet (62 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1959 Simca Aronde. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Fiat Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 1959 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Simca Aronde weights approximately 90 kg more than 1965 Fiat Cabriolet.
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, 1965 Fiat Cabriolet (94 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Simca Aronde. (89 Nm). This means 1965 Fiat Cabriolet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Fiat Cabriolet | 1959 Simca Aronde | |
Make | Fiat | Simca |
Model | Cabriolet | Aronde |
Year Released | 1965 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1220 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 94 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 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 39 L |