1966 Austin A 40 vs. 1957 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1966 Austin A 40 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Simca Aronde is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Simca Aronde (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1966 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Simca Aronde should accelerate faster than 1966 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Simca Aronde weights approximately 198 kg more than 1966 Austin A 40. 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, 1957 Simca Aronde (88 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Austin A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1957 Simca Aronde will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Austin A 40 | 1957 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Austin | Simca |
| Model | A 40 | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2450 mm |
