1965 Opel Rekord vs. 1953 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1965 Opel Rekord is newer by 12 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 1,977 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Opel Rekord (90 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1953 Simca Aronde. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1953 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Opel Rekord weights approximately 50 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, 1965 Opel Rekord (146 Nm) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm). This means 1965 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Opel Rekord | 1953 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Opel | Simca |
| Model | Rekord | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1977 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 39 L |
