1966 Simca 1000 vs. 1954 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1966 Simca 1000 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Simca Aronde is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Simca Aronde (62 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1966 Simca 1000. (38 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Simca Aronde should accelerate faster than 1966 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Simca Aronde weights approximately 140 kg more than 1966 Simca 1000. 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, 1954 Simca Aronde (88 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Simca 1000. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1954 Simca Aronde will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Simca 1000 | 1954 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Simca | Simca |
| Model | 1000 | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 944 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68.1 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2450 mm |
