1966 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1951 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1966 Lancia Flaminia is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 2,775 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Lancia Flaminia (138 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1951 Simca Aronde. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1951 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 600 kg more than 1951 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, 1966 Lancia Flaminia (222 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Simca Aronde. (83 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1966 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Lancia Flaminia | 1951 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Lancia | Simca |
| Model | Flaminia | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2775 cc | 1220 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 39 L |
