1966 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1959 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1966 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 7 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. Both 1966 Alfa Romeo GT and 1959 Simca Aronde are equipped with a 1,290 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo GT (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1959 Simca Aronde. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1959 Simca Aronde.
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, 1966 Alfa Romeo GT (140 Nm) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Simca Aronde. (89 Nm). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alfa Romeo GT | 1959 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Simca |
| Model | GT | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | 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 | 93 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 39 L |
