1965 Simca 1300 vs. 1952 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1965 Simca 1300 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Simca Aronde would be higher. Both 1965 Simca 1300 and 1952 Simca Aronde are equipped with a 1,290 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Simca 1300 (51 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1952 Simca Aronde. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Simca 1300 should accelerate faster than 1952 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Simca 1300 weights approximately 16 kg more than 1952 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 Simca 1300 (102 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm). This means 1965 Simca 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Simca 1300 | 1952 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Simca | Simca |
| Model | 1300 | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 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 | 996 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 39 L |
