1966 Abarth 700 vs. 1958 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1966 Abarth 700 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Simca Aronde is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Abarth 700 (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1958 Simca Aronde. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Abarth 700 should accelerate faster than 1958 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Simca Aronde weights approximately 390 kg more than 1966 Abarth 700.
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, 1958 Simca Aronde (88 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1958 Simca Aronde will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Abarth 700 | 1958 Simca Aronde | |
Make | Abarth | Simca |
Model | 700 | Aronde |
Year Released | 1966 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 696 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2450 mm |